Trans fats are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. Manufacturers use them because they're cheap, simple to produce and last a long time.
Many restaurants use them to...
Essential fatty acids are just as they sound - fats that are necessary for the human body. Although many people still associate the word "fat" with poor health, essential fatty acids are a must for survival.
Without them, serious damage...
Honey not only tastes good, it has many uses, including helping you to have healthier hair. It's a natural humectant, which simply means that it helps in the retention of moisture, as well as an emollient, meaning that it...
Eating breakfast is important for starting your day off right, but what you're consuming during that morning meal can make the difference between enjoying a happiness-filled day or one that makes you feel miserable.
While stopping in at the Golden...
Indulging in drink after drink is never a good idea for your health or your waistline, but there are ways to indulge in moderation and have a little fun without the guilt.
Alternate cocktails with water. Most of us don't...
The tree tomato, also known as the tamarillo, is a member of the nightshade family, just like the regular tomato. It is thought to have originated in the high altitude forests of the Andes of Brazil and Peru in...
There are all kinds of different potatoes, including classic russet potatoes, Yukon Gold, red potatoes, white potatoes, fingerling potatoes and even blue potatoes. No matter what type you like best, whether or not you're eating a health food, really...
There remains a great deal of confusion around the so-called “healthy” cooking oil called canola. If you are still cooking with canola or eating foods that contain canola, you will want to read this article.
There is no such thing...
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People in the tropics have been using coconut oil for their skin for thousands of years. Coconut oil is an amazing moisturizer and leaves your skin feeling soft and supple. No need to spend thousands of dollars on chemical-filled...
Should you feed a cold and starve a fever, starve a cold and feed a fever, or neither one? Most health experts say starving is never the right answer, but at the same time, you should listen to your...
