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Fat is Your Friend, A Good Source of Vitamins, and Improves Your Waistline

For most people dietary fat (beef, butter, whole milk dairy products, etc.) is associated with the idea of obesity and increased risk of heart disease. This belief has been perpetuated by medical and nutritional experts for over 5 decades. The truth is that natural fat in food is absolutely necessary for good health and it has nothing to do with the epidemic of obesity that is going on in this country.

Combating Atherosclerosis with Good Nutrition

Atherosclerosis occurs when cholesterol, fat, and other substances in your blood build up in the walls of your arteries. The process can begin when you’re a child, but it may not

Dairy Products and How it Affect Your Diet

The pH miracle diet attempts to control many different conditions in the body, including obesity, through the omission of acidifying foods and behaviors. One of the most surprising inclusions on the list, at least to Westerners, is milk. Dairy products, although a mainstay of the Western diet, are not

Allergies and your Adolescent

This is an article directed at allergies in adolescents, children and adults

Food Allergies : Why The Drama?

Food allergies continue to get a lot of press. Many people wonder why it is getting so much attention. Statistics continue to show that food allergies are on the rise. As an example of that it can be noted that the number of children with peanut allergies…

Fat

Fat is a nutrient that helps the body function in various ways: For example it supplies the body with energy. It also helps other nutrients work and, when it becomes fatty tissue, it protects organs and provides insulation, keeping you warm.

A Protein Shake or a Smoothie Can Be a Healthy Diet Food or a False Friend

When you are looking for a healthy diet food, it is important to pay attention to what is in that food. Do not make assumptions based on what it is called or where it is being offered. Protein shakes and smoothies are a great example.