The Olive Oil Industry is Full of Fraud — you may not be eating the real thing
The olive oil industry is riddled with fraudulent practices. Most olive oil is a low-grade mixture of olive oil and canola oil that has been deodorized and artificially colored — even if the label states “extra virgin, cold pressed.” Even if the label states that it was made in Italy.
Beans, beans…they’re good for your health?
Professor Maurice Bennink, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, says eating beans can reduce malnutrition and chronic diseases.
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August 27, 2008 10 Foods Guaranteed NOT to Put on Weight
Gaining weight and losing weight is an obsession of millions. Some people even starve themselves to avoid gaining weight. When you do this, of course, it’s an eating disorder which results in starvation of the internal organs and the brain. Think of this in the most basic of terms: The body must have fuel to [...] view the article
April 12, 2008 Why Weight on Women's Thighs?
Have you ever noticed that many women gain weight on their thighs and hips that are the hardest pounds to shed? To a degree, there may be a good reason why thigh and hip fat accumulates, naturally speaking. Says Patrick J. Bird, dean of the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of [...] view the article
March 31, 2008 Too Many Trans Fats Can Make You Fat
by Maureen Williams, ND Healthnotes Newswire — A new animal study found that a diet high in trans fats increases risk of insulin resistance and obesity, especially abdominal obesity, which is associated with heart disease. Choosing monounsaturated fat instead—as is found in olives, olive oil, avocado, and nuts and seeds—is a healthful alternative. The new [...] view the article
March 22, 2008 Health Tip #3: Nix High Fructose Corn Syrup
Here’s another health tip for you if you just want to make one simple change for the better in your daily life. Here it is. Ready? Don’t eat anything that contains high fructose corn syrup. If you see high fructose corn syrup listed on a food label or beverage or condiment, don’t consume it. Some [...] view the article