Oils and Fats
Lose 7 Pounds by Ditching Mayonnaise
When working on weight loss we are often told to avoid all creamy sauces and condiments. But, you ask, "Mayonnaise is just eggs and oil, right?" We know eggs and some oils are considered healthy foods in moderation, so why...
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7 Trans Fat Containing Food Groups Exposed
Now that we know that trans fat is unhealthy since it can contribute to heart disease, it is important to scope out the food isles for 100% trans fat free foods. And remember, even if a food is labeled as...
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Whipped Butter: Save 18,250 Calories a Year
The whole butter vs. margarine debate has been in full force the last couple of years. First, it was all about trying to each less saturated fat with margarines. Then, we needed to get rid of the trans fat in...
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Omega-6 Fat: Is It Really That Deadly?
Even non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, high in omega-6 fatty acids can have devastating health effects if consumed in large quantities. Or, so we've been told by several health aficionados, whose message is gaining popularity. So which scientific studies is the demonization...
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Grape Seed Oil: Healthy or Just Hype?
Over the last few years, grape seed oil has become popular as a dietary supplement and for its use in cooking. Grape seed oil is perhaps even more popular for use in cosmetics! But, for dietary purposes it is considered...
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Omega 3: How We're Being Deceived
Have you noticed how many products have Omega 3 added? Omega 3 is the new health food buzzword - but have we been mislead by marketing hype? Lois Smithers has written a fascinating exposé showing how confusing labeling of Omega...
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7 Simple Ways to Eat More Omega 3
Despite the various controversies surrounding nutrition - Omega 3 fatty acids are one of the few nutrients where everyone seems to be in agreement. Omega 3 EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids) are essential because our body is unable to manufacture them....
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Is Saturated Fat Really That Bad?
Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions has been in Australia promoting her book. Fallon promotes the benefits of saturated fats (from research undertaken by the Weston Price Foundation). Fallon has come under heavy criticism from the Dietitians Association of...
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Coconut Oil: Miracle or Hype?
Forget the coconut oil, just give me the sunny beachIf you are interested in diet, then you've heard of Dr. Mercola (mercola.com). Mercola's natural health site is enormously popular and has many followers. He writes fascinating articles on a multitude...
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