When I was little, my mom always used to tell me “you are what you eat”. Once I learned that it’s a saying many other mothers also used to tell their kids, I sort of stopped believing in it, as most people do. Look at it this way: our homes are made of concrete and […]
Palm Oil Production Results in Habitat Destruction of Orangutans
A recent report revealed the discovery of an estimated 1,000 or more orangutans on the eastern border in a remote part of Borneo. The orangutan, considered endangered, is found predominantly in Indonesia and Malaysia. It is also in these areas where palm oil production provides a livelihood for the people there. Palm oil is used […]
Health Warning: Consuming Stick Margarine May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease
Until recently, most experts said that margarine is better for our health than butter. But now, margarine has been implicated as a possible risk factor for heart disease. However, you should know that not all margarines are created equal, and some are actually a healthy choice. Stick margarine is the type that researchers believe may […]
Fats: Know Which Ones are Bad and Which are Good
Fat gives a smooth, creamy "mouth feel" and greatly enhances flavor. For these reasons, most people love fat. Our bodies also need fat in order to absorb certain vitamins and to function normally. However, medical findings have confirmed that too much consumption of fat can cause such serious problems as obesity, heart disease, and cancer. […]
Alzheimer’s and a Healthy Lifestyle
The Importance of Dietary Changes: In a 2002 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine findings indicate that people with high blood levels of a toxic amino acid known as homocysteine have twice the usual risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. (1) Elevated homocysteine levels tend to be higher in people whose diets are […]
Where Do Fats Come From? The Edible Kind
The truth of the matter is, not all fats are bad. There are fats that your body actually needs. It knows which ones are good and which ones are bad that gets people in a daze. There is a common misconception that fats are bad but in reality, there are oils that help boost your […]