I am really excited about offering this giveaway to you all! With all of the recent conversations on this blog about Dr. Price and nutrient dense foods, cod liver oil and butter oil have been frequently referred to as of late, and I have been getting a lot of questions about brand recommendations. Plus, all of the stories I’ve shared so far with dental improvement through diet, cod liver oil and butter oil, have often been important parts of the equation.
I wanted to both share the brand that I use, and also give some away, so I have arranged this giveaway with the online store, The Natural Health Advocates, which is where I often buy my “Dr. Price” supplements. I found them because they offered free shipping on orders over $50, which, when compared to some other online stores, was really helpful. And I love their vision of selling nutrient dense foods based on Dr. Price’s research!
Not all cod liver oil is equal. Many of you have asked me what brand I personally use and recommend. The answer is easy. I exclusively buy Green Pasture’s fermented cod liver oil. While there may be other brands in the future that are also good options, this is the sole brand I currently am willing to buy. This is why.
It contains the natural vitamins of cod liver oil
Most cod liver oil brands take their cod liver oil through a process of refinement, including taking out the natural vitamins, and then adding synthetic vitamins back in. I want the natural sourced vitamins so abundant in cod liver oil. Sometimes we think of only taking cod liver oil for its Omega 3 fatty acids, but the vitamins A and D in the oil are just as important, if not more so.
It is a raw, fermented product
Little processing has happened to this natural source of nutrients; instead it has been fermented for storing purposes (a traditional practice in many societies).
A lot of people have asked me how to take fermented cod liver oil. I find that it really isn’t that bad! It sounds nasty, but we have actually gotten pretty used to it. Here’s the thing, we started both of our girls young with cod liver oil, and neither of them minded it. Aria, my two year old, LOVES it, will ask for it, and will do a “daboo” dance when she is going to get it (daboo is her name for cod liver oil). I am not quite that enthusiastic about it! However, as long as I have a cup of water (or better yet a sip of kombucha or lemon water nearby), it is fine. It doesn’t taste too bad, it just feels funny in the back of my throat, so I like to wash it down. People do different things, such as even adding it to smoothies, lightly sweetened yogurt, or juice with good success. I prefer just to take it straight, as with my girls there is no guarantee that they will actually finish said food if I added it to it. But, even if you hate it, it is just a couple seconds of discomfort and then it is over. I mean, after going through childbirth, I am pretty sure I can handle that. 😉 And it has been so worth the trouble and expense for us. I figured if it even helped prevent one cavity, a year’s supply for our family would be more then paid for right there. We like the cinnamon tingle and the oslo orange flavor.
Butter oil was the other part of the equation that Dr. Price used. He knew that it had some type of activator in it that made the cod liver oil and minerals from other foods (like milk) more effective and health building. Now we know that it is a source of vitamin K2 (especially when made from cows eating rapidly growing green grass). While butter can also be a good source, this butter oil has the advantage of being carefully produced so that it has optimal vitamin K2 levels and it is more concentrated in vitamins then butter. It is both casein and lactose free, so that many dairy intolerant people can do just fine with it. It is also worth noting that it is produced with the same method that Dr. Price used!
They are almost out of their butter oil as it was a lean year for Green Pastures because of the drought, but they will have it in stock again shortly!
The Natural Health Advocates also carry a wide range of nutrient dense foods and whole food type snacks. As one example of the products they sell, they added this yummy bag of freeze-dried blueberries to our bundle, which are scrumptious by themselves, added to a trail mix, eaten with dark chocolate, or blended into a homemade frosting for both color and flavor. (By the way, their price for this item is better then my local health food store). My girls especially enjoyed these. I’ve also often bought fair trade cocoa powder from them, which I’ve been really happy with. (Every time I order from them, I am tempted to add a bunch of different items into my cart!)
This giveaway is now open! If you win, you will win the following: 1 8 oz. bottle of X-Factor Gold High Vitamin Butter Oil, $59.90. 1 8 oz. bottle of Fermented Cod Liver Oil, Cinnamon Flavor, $44.00. 1 2oz. Pouch of Organic Freeze Dried Blueberries $7.99. Total Value: $111.89
This giveaway is open to all U.S. addresses, however if you are willing to pay shipping for your prize, you are welcome to enter if out of country. It will closed on 25th and winner will be announced 26th.
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Michelle
Interested in the cod liver oil
NicoleW
I am most interested in the fermented cod liver oil
Ellen
Ive been putting this off for… get this… two years! no budget for it! But with allergy and skin probls getting worse this is something I need to do. thank you for doing this giveaway!
kassie
i have been working on healing my sons cavities and increasing our overall health and the butter oil is something I haven’t tried yet but would love to!
Jen Mc
the fclo! I really want to get some of this and start using it for all of us including the kids
vannessa
thanks for running this giveaway!
Solducky
The FCLO. We tried licorice flavor once and it was a tough sell. I would really like to try a different one for the kids next time!
Lynda B @ The Auld Grey Mare
I’ve considered cod liver oil, but not tried it (I am scared of the taste – and the cost is too high to try one taste and decide no! lol) – I’ve love an opportunity to experiment with it, though!
Emma
I have never tried any of the favored CLO. Would love to try the cinnamon.
I mix the unflavored oil in OJ, but I have trouble getting my kids to take the butter oil. Anyone have any tricks?
Christy Lindsay
Wow! Free shipping! I love that option. I see they have a great selection of some great products. I would love to try their chocolate tea. The one thing I don’t see on the site is sea salt. I personally use Himalayan pink salt and would love to see that offered.
Vicki
I take FCLO now. I’m mostly interested and in the Butter Oil and FCLO working together.
Tina
I love pink sea salt and we use Manuka honey for many winter issues.
Kelsi
I love that they carry WAP inspired items (esp the fish oils!) and i would love to have them carry some essential oils
Jennifer @ The Unrefined Kitchen
Freeze-dried blueberries? Sweet!
Jennifer @ The Unrefined Kitchen
Maybe freeze-dried other fruits?
Elisabeth
I love the freeze dried organize fruit. I always have such a hard time finding sugar free dried fruit locally.
jodi @ organically made
Wow, what a great contest! Thanks so much. I love the Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver oil and the Cinnamon Tingle is the best!!
Adrienne
I think their healing skin cream looks interesting. How about freeze dried blueberries?
Andrea
I’m really interested in the fermented cod liver oil. I give cod liver oil to my son, but I’ve never seen the fermented kind before.
Megan
I would love to try these. They are so expensive!
Amy Floyd
the coconut chocolate and hazelnut spread sounds like my thing!
Alicia
The manuka honey, sprouted almond butter and simply ghee are definitely things I would buy! Thanks for this opportunity.
Megan Massaro
I love the Crystal’s honey, but I’d love it even more in a 5 pound jar. =)
Sara
I’ve been wanting to get my hands on this Cod Liver Oil, but the price is a bit steep for me. If I don’t win, I’ll just have to bite the bullet and order some.
Jennifer
I am most interested in the FCLO and Butter Oil.
Rachel
I’d love to try their vintage plantation dark chocolate bars and the wild pink salmon jerky!
christina
I love that you are promoting fermented CLO and explain how it differs from other CLO products!
Brittany
All of the chocolate items, especially the chocolate spreads, sound delicious! The practical side of me likes the FCLO too, although I’m sure it wouldn’t be as tasty. 🙂
Jennifer
I love the Green Pastures brand of CLO!
Jennifer
I would love to try the butter oil & manuka honey!
jackie
I’ve been looking for a healthy dried fruit source so thank you for providing this info! And thanks for your blog. 🙂
Ariane Huba
I really want to try fermented cod liver oil!
Jamie
I didnt know you could get fermented cod liver oil! I’m trying to incorporate more fermented foods into my diet, so thanks so much for this post!
Ariana W
Thank you so much for the giveaway opportunity!
Mel
I have been interested in both fermented cod liver oil and butter oil, so excited for this giveaway and your recommendations. The blueberries sound divine, lots of new things to look at and try. Thanks
Skatie
Salmon jerky! I’ve only had it once, when friends from Alaska gave us some, and man, that stuff was good. It’s also good to have more places to buy the FCLO/butter oil blend capsules.
I saw they carry ghee, but it would be really nice to find ghee in larger quantities. 5 oz. doesn’t go very far when cooking for a family of 7.
Emiley
The dark chocolate with shredded coconut bar sounds amazing! I would like it if they carried a natural deodorant that actually works…I’ve tried so many different kinds and haven’t found one yet that I love.
Christine
I love it all. What a great resource.
erica
I am really interested in the high vitamin butter oil. I am new to the whole Nourishing Traditions thing, and this is one product that I am curious to try.
molly
I’ve really been wanting to try the fclo, but the price scared me away. This would be a great chance to try it!
Sara
Would love to win some of this fabulous cod liver oil!
Erica
I actually just ordered my first bottle of FCLO, would love to win one as my hubby didn’t like the price too much!! Yippee!
Jessica
I have been very interested in trying the FCLO, in fact I was researching it this past weekend! I would love to win!
Vicki B.
The FCLO and butter oil!
kate
thanks for turning us onto this great resource. I bought the fermented cod liver oil and butter oil somewhere else and shipping was a bit outrageous…i will be ordering from this company next time! What a terrific giveaway!!
Sheryl
Months ago I started taking fermented cod oil and high vitamin oil. I do believe my tooth sensitivity started improving. Once those bottles ran out, I couldn’t afford to get anymore. I would love for my whole family to be on this every day! The Natural Health Advocates offer a nice selection of products. Unless I didn’t look well enough, I didn’t see coconut oil or natural sweeteners. I suppose that would be nice.
Ttrockwood
I would love to try their raw sprouted almonds , would love to see them carry raw nut butters like artisana’s
cirelo
Most interested in butter oil.
Stacy
I am most interested in the FCLO and the Butter Oil, but the freeze-dried blueberries are something my husband uses frequently to combat gout attacks.
Katlynn
I am most interested in FCLO, but also butter oil<– I need to research that!
Congetta
I have been interested in trying the fermented cod liver oil, but haven’t committed yet. 🙂