Best Healthy Finds at ALDI in 2026: What I Actually Bought (Inspired by Bobby Parrish)

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I was scrolling YouTube last week when Bobby Parrish’s latest ALDI video popped up. Nearly a million views. The guy walked every aisle, scanned stuff with his app, and called out exactly what to buy and what to skip. I watched the whole thing, made a mental list, and drove to my local ALDI the … Read more

Is There Actually a Healthy Vegetable Oil? (Honest Answer)

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Is There Actually a Healthy Vegetable Oil? (Honest Answer) The term “vegetable oil” covers everything from olive oil to soybean oil. Here’s how to tell the difference between the ones worth buying and the ones you should leave on the shelf. March 2026 • 9 min read In This Article The Naming Problem Every “Vegetable … Read more

Tallow vs Lard: Which Fat Is Actually Better for Cooking?

Two glass jars of beef tallow and pork lard side by side on a wooden cutting board with cast iron skillet

In This Article What Are Tallow and Lard, Exactly? Head to Head: Tallow vs Lard What to Cook With Each The Health Conversation Grass fed Beef Tallow: Why It Actually Matters Pasture Raised Lard: The Underrated One How Do They Stack Up Against Seed Oils? Best Brands to Buy My Kitchen Setup FAQ Tallow vs … Read more

Best Seed Oil Free Cooking Oils & Fats in 2026: What I Actually Use

Collection of seed oil free cooking fats including tallow, lard, ghee and olive oil on a wooden cutting board

Updated May 2026 In This Article The Smoke Point Problem (Why It Actually Matters) Avocado Oil Algae Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Coconut Oil Macadamia Nut Oil Ghee (Clarified Butter) Butter (Yes, Regular Butter) Beef Tallow Duck Fat Schmaltz (Rendered Chicken Fat) Lard (Rendered Pork Fat) What Oil for What? My Picks by Cooking Method … Read more