Health Benefits of the Best Fish Oil – Krill Oil. Reposted with permission from Dr. Mercola Krill oil is made from krill, a small, shrimp-like crustacean that inhabits the cold ocean areas of the world. Despite their small size, krill make up the largest animal biomass on the planet. There are approximately 500 million… [Continue Reading]
Fish oil may reduce breast cancer risk
July 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Consuming fish oil supplements on a regular basis was linked to a 32 percent reduced risk of breast cancer in an observational study at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle Washington. Fish oil supplements contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. For most of us we do not get adequate amounts of EPA and DHA in our normal diet.
Deadly Fatty Foods:
July 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hydrogenated oils (trans fats): These are industrially produced chemically altered oils subjected to extremely high pressure and temperature, with added industrial solvents such as hexane for extraction, and have a metal catalyst added to promote the artificial hydrogenation, followed by bleaching and deodorizing agents…..and somehow the FDA still allows this crap to pass as food…. [Continue Reading]
Healthy Fatty Food Choices:
July 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
Coconut fat: Coconut fat is approximately 92% saturated fat, yet surprisingly to most people, is considered a very healthy natural fat. The health benefits of coconut fat lie in its composition of approximately 65% medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Specifically, about 50% of coconut fat is a MCT called lauric acid, which has very potent anti-microbial properties helping to enhance the immune system. Also, MCTs are more easily utilized for immediate energy instead of being stored as body fat. Coconut oil is also an excellent cooking oil for stir-frying and …