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Top 13 Essential Oils for Cooking

There are so many ways to use essential oils, but one thing that makes doTERRA essential oils unique is the ability to use many of them internally.

This is due uniquely to the Purity of doTERRA essential oils. I talk a little bit about that in the short 90-second video below…

If you check the back of other oils from the supermarket or health food stores, it will say “not for consumption”. Right there you know they are not pure...they may be cut with other components to make them more cost effective for the supplier, or they may not even have the plant in them at all (chemically formulated in a lab to only smell like that plant).

On the other hand, doTERRA oils have many that are on the FDA's “GRAS” list (Generally Recognized as Safe). And because of 3rd party testing you can trust there is nothing in them other than the plant you would eat.

So did you know you can cook with doTERRA oils?

Let's talk about the benefits of this which include:

👉 Concentrated (more bang for your buck than dried or fresh herbs…will save you tons of money on spices)

👉 Health benefits

👉 Enhancing flavor of food

👉 Convenience & safety

Oils like Madagascar Vanilla, Basil, Thyme, Lemon, Ginger, etc. are just a few great examples of delicious & beneficial oils to add to foods & even beverages. Of course, we encourage you check each & every bottle for directions on their use, as some are not meant to be consumed—like Wintergreen, for example.

Because doTERRA oils are tested & retested for their consumption safety, you know you’re getting the best quality. This is huge. Many companies add fillers & substitutions to enhance the scent & quantity of the oil, making them dangerous to ingest.

Since the oils themselves are highly concentrated, you really only need a few drops to gain the taste & full benefit of them.

Another important thing to keep in mind is diluting your oils in some form of lipid—like olive, coconut, or another vegetable based oil. Diluting makes it safe to consume the essential oil, but also helps with dispersing it throughout the dish for better flavor.

If you’re looking for ideas on which essential oils to start experimenting with adding to your dishes, try these:

Top Oils for Cooking

Some recipes for you to try:

Basil Infused Pasta

Adding Oils to Beverages

Another way to internalize the benefits & taste of essential oils is through your beverages.

Personally, I drink a ton more water when I add a yummy citrus oil to it. Just add a few drops to a full cup of filtered water, stir a few times, & enjoy!

This also helps your body's natural detox organs (the liver & kidneys) to do their job better. You can add just the oil, or also the fruit as pictured below…

Beverage recipes to try:

helpful videos:

How to get started using essential oils in your cooking

A Holistic Nutritionist talks about using essential oils in recipes

Raw food recipes using essential oils because food is your best medicine!

How do you want to start?

Use the button below to create a free doterra account so you can purchase all doTERRA products at 25% off.

When you have your own account through me, you will get the discount, and your orders will be shipped to your door directly from doTERRA. There are minimum requirements. Just order whenever you want & you'll always have my 25% discount!

For those in the continental USA, I'll also send you the Advanced Oil Magic reference book as a free gift!

This book is over 300 pages with full color illustrations, recipes, DIY & more. Inside you'll find:

  • 600 quick reference Ailments & Conditions

  • Uses & oil hacks for Single Oils & Oil Blends

  • Hundreds of recipes, diffuser blends, & DIY’s

  • Lifestyle Protocols

  • 105 serious Ailment Protocols

  • Incredible Emotions & Energy usage

  • Gorgeous Essential Oil Science made useful & practical

  • QR Sharable Videos on your favorite essential oils

BEGIN by looking up your ailments and conditions. Try one or a few of the oils suggested. THEN get serious by following protocols, which give you the exact recipes you need to get big results with your oils.

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