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Dangers of Trans-fats and Sugar

You probably know that when it comes to heart health, trans-fats in any amount are dangerous.  However, did you know that when you add sugar to the mix, you get a combo that’s as addictive to lab animals as cocaine or meth?  Trans-fats are synthetic fats, which are made by chemically altering real fats so that they can be used more easily in baking.  They were commercially introduced in the … Continue reading

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How to Eat Healthy: the Skinny on Fats Part II

This is second part of a two part series.  The first post covered tips 1 through 3.  Here are the remaining 3 tips that have stood the test of time: Eating Healthy Tip #4: Consume enough Omega-3s While there may be debate on the role of other fats and fatty acids, there is little debate over the health benefits of omega-3 fats and their cousins: omega-6 and omega-9.  These oils … Continue reading

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