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Go Nuts for Nuts
…acids. Nuts release oils in a way that makes them behave differently than oils that have been extracted. Paul Davis and his colleagues at the University of California discovered that the body's absorption and processing of extracted nut oils is the same as any other oil or fat. However, when nuts are consumed…
Six Healthy Ways to Incorporate Fat In Your Diet
…monounsaturated fats, and 10 percent saturated fats. * Get your fats from natural products. The closer to nature and the less processed, the better. Nuts, grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish are the best sources. * Avoid fried foods. Remember that even the best oils become saturated when heated. If you…
What Your Chocolate Cravings Could Mean
…“normal,” include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet, like bran from rice, wheat, oats; seeds of pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower; Brazil nuts, pine nuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, molasses, dry roasted soybeans (edamame), bananas, figs, raisins, kidney and black beans, spinach, leafy vegetables…
Two Ways to Start Lowering Triglycerides
…oxidize with cholesterol and collect along artery walls. Natural fats high in omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, grass-fed beef, avocados, seeds and nuts, are friendlier fats for optimal heart health. Learn more about which cooking oils are best for which uses. Watching your triglycerides is not just…
A Healthy Summer Dessert: Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
…vortex, to incorporate it evenly. Freeze until desired consistency is obtained. Other fruits can be mixed or substituted for strawberries. Raisins, nuts, and coconut may also be added to the yogurt. Makes approximately 1 quart. Now it's your turn: Have you tried making frozen yogurt? What's your favorite…
Should You Eat Like a Caveman?
…most dairy products, and legumes (including peanuts and soy) from the diet. Substituting a paleo diet consisting of meat, fowl, fish, seafood, eggs, nuts, berries, avocados, olives, certain oils (olive, avocado, palm, coconut), and fresh fruits and vegetables often resolves the above problems. At the…
