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Read the Label

Operation: Read the Label (and Drop the Canola, Sunflower, Safflower & Palm Oils)

November 7, 2025 by Chef Marian

We fight with our wallets. We win with awareness. Every ingredient list you decode is a tiny act of rebellion. Every bottle of extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil is a badge of honor.

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