Tag: healthy fats
Why You Should Stop Eating Low-Fat, Zero-Calorie Foods
There was a time, after losing 70 pounds many years ago, that all I ate were mostly low-fat and zero-calorie foods. The less fat, I reasoned, the better. However, I wasn’t making the healthy choices I thought I was —… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Plant-Based Diets: Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
There are many approaches when it comes to dietary fat. Some diets say that all refined and additional fats are bad for you, and others allow for so-called healthy fats to be added such as olive oil. This article will… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
A tale of two fats: good fats, bad fats
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” so said Charles Dickens, in his famous novel “A Tale of Two Cities.” This well-known saying has remained in the collective consciousness of many readers throughout the years.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health
Top 8 Healthy Fats to Include in any Diet, be it Muscle Building or Weight Loss
Choosing the right fat sources has been a daunting task in the past few decades. With the abundance of food choices available to us, and the equally large amount of advice from dietitians and lifestyle coaches, we have arrived at… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
2 Minute Home Made Guacamole
Avocados are a super nutrient dense food and guacamole is a delicious way to enjoy it. Avocados contain 20 different minerals and vitamins, and all authorities agree that avocados contain healthy fats. This agreement is an amazing feat in itself,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes
Top 5 Chia Seeds Nutrition Facts
Chia seeds are a nutritionally rich South American staple native to Guatemala and Mexico. The plant, which belongs to the mint family, started gaining popularity in North America about 30 years ago, and these days one can find it on… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
4 Ways to Have Healthier Looking Skin in 2015
Many people want to look their best for the new year. You can use the tips in this article to have bright and healthy skin naturally. The new year has arrived and with it comes motivation to live a better… 0 Shares | | Posted in Personal Care
Why Organic Eggs are a Nutritious Superfood
Organic Eggs are an extremely healthy addition and superfood to add to any diet. While conventional eggs tend to have a less favorable nutritional profile, organic eggs have a more optimal balance of nutrients. In this article I am going… 0 Shares | | Posted in Backyard Chickens, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
Why You Need Fats In Your Diet
Fat seems to have gotten a very bad rep lately, being blamed for many medical problems and an epidemic of obesity in North America. The truth is that you need to get at least 10% of your daily calories from… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Health, Nutrition
