Salmon is quite simply one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It's great for light but substantial meals, especially if you're trying to reduce your … [Read more...] about Salmon: Health Benefits and How-To
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Trans Fats 101: What, Where, and How to Avoid
You may feel like you hear something about trans fat, or read something about it in the news, almost every day. It's true that trans fat is getting a … [Read more...] about Trans Fats 101: What, Where, and How to Avoid
Trans Fats On the Way Out? The FDA Moves to Ban Partially Hydrogenated Oils
You probably know that trans fats are bad for you: They raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol and can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. Some … [Read more...] about Trans Fats On the Way Out? The FDA Moves to Ban Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Vegetable Oils with Omega-6 May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
You may heard that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are good for your heart. In fact, if you live in Canada, you may even have seen heart-health … [Read more...] about Vegetable Oils with Omega-6 May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Brussels Sprouts: Health Benefits and How-To
Brussels sprouts tend to bring out strong opinions: You either love them or you hate them. If you love them, you're in luck – these tiny cabbages are … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts: Health Benefits and How-To
Reishi Mushroom: Health Benefits and How-To
In China and Japan, Reishi mushroom has been used for more than 4,000 years to treat a variety of ailments and provide calming effects, including … [Read more...] about Reishi Mushroom: Health Benefits and How-To
Nutrition Faceoff: Margarine
The trans fat controversy has scared a lot of people away from using margarine (aka buttery spread). However, many margarine products no longer use … [Read more...] about Nutrition Faceoff: Margarine
Caffeine Content Of Common Foods and Drinks
Since publishing our recent article on energy shots, we have received lots of messages from readers about the caffeine content of other foods and … [Read more...] about Caffeine Content Of Common Foods and Drinks
