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.
Is Agave Nectar Worse than High Fructose Corn Syrup ?
July 9, 2010 By
The answer is not what many people think. Many people have switched to Organic agave nectar as a natural sweetner lately to avoid the known problems with other sugars/sweetners such as HFCS high fructose corn syrup.Many are unaware that most agave is chock full of fructose. you could call agave – high fructose agave as… [Continue Reading]
Deadly Fatty Foods:
July 8, 2010 By
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
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 …
