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July 8 2010

Flax and its Powerful Effects

Flaxseed oil is a common essential fat that you see in several healthy balanced nutritional programs. Flaxseed has many healthful benefits including: reducing inflammation, lowering blood cholesterol, minimizing the risk…

March 30 2010

Some info on fish…maybe we should rethink tilapia!

Large predatory fish. Shark, swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel, and white (albacore) tuna may have high levels of mercury. Pregnant women and children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of contaminants,…

January 23 2010

The skinny on Fats

The Skinny on the Different Fats: -Saturated Fats These fats have all of their carbon atoms filled (saturated) with hydrogen. Saturated fat is primarily found in high-fat cuts of meat,…