One incredible use you may not have considered is incorporating essential oils into your cooking. This is a convenient and safe way to enhance the flavor of your dishes, while providing the body with health benefits.

There are specific oils that we can consume regularly like Basil, Thyme, Lemon, Ginger, Lime and others that are great examples of delicious and beneficial oils to add to foods and even beverages. NOTE: always remember to check the bottle label for directions on their use, as some are not meant to be consumed—like Wintergreen, for example.

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

Since the oils themselves are highly concentrated, you really only need a few drops to gain the taste and full benefit of them, so your oils will keep. Another important thing to keep in mind is diluting your oils in some form of lipid—like olive, coconut, or another oil alike. Diluting makes it safe to consume the essential oil, but also helps with dispersing it throughout the dish for better flavor. When you are starting to experiment with essential oils in the kitchen, try the 'toothpick method'. Dip a toothpick in the center of the dropper orifice, then swirl the toothpick into the food cooking or beverage. Move to a drop for a stronger taste after you have experimented a couple times.

You also want to cook with volatile essential oils differently with hot dishes, as heat can destroy these fragile oils. Once you’ve finished cooking your dish, stir in your diluted essential oil. For your baked dishes, you’ll simply lose a bit of the properties, but not much is to be expected.

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

  • Basil: for a variety of dishes

  • Bergamot: for teas (try mixing with honey)

  • Cilantro: for a variety of dishes

  • Cinnamon: for baking

  • Ginger: for a variety of dishes and teas

  • Lavender: for desserts and beverages

  • Peppermint: for desserts and beverages

  • Thyme: for a variety of dishes

  • Wild Orange: for pancakes, smoothies, and baking

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