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” Many EOs have antioxidant properties, and the use of EOs as natural antioxidants is a field of growing interest because some synthetic antioxidants such as BHA and BHT are now suspected to be potentially harmful to human health. Addition of EOs to edible products, either by direct mixing or in active packaging and edible coatings, may therefore represent a valid alternative to prevent autoxidation and prolong shelf life.” Personally, I have a set of Essential Oils in my kitchen cabinet just like dried spices which I add when preparing foods & drinks. It is important to mention that essential oils have a low smoke point, so adding the oils to cold drinks and dishes or at the end of a cooking cycle is best practice to maintain their therapeutic value. For instance, when making a stir fry, use Grapeseed or Avocado oil to stir fry but also prepare four ounces of that oil with two drops of any essential oil you wish to add for flavor and therapeutic benefit, add one or two tablespoons of that oil mixture at the end of the cooking cycle and let simmer at low temperature for one minute. Another reason why I like using the essential oils is that it is much cheaper than using fresh herbs! One drop of basil essential oil is enough for a pot of spaghetti sauce and costs me $0.07. The oils have unlimited shelf life if kept out of direct sun and heat (except for the citrus based oils that have a three year shelf life). So, using essential oils in my kitchen means: adding therapeutic value, adding antioxidants, elevating flavors, and saving money. “We are not at the mercy of our emotions, we are warriors and liberators My name Scarlet Strapko, I’m an Aromatherapist who truly enjoys making a difference by sharing and educating people on the best and most beneficial ways to use essential oils, to support physical and emotional wellbeing. ) but it also has made me who I am today and drives my deep passion to help others see their own possibilities to live a healthier and happier life.