Posts Tagged ‘trans fat’

By Amanda Barton, N.D.

The American Heart Association recommends a “heart healthy“diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Essentially, we are told to throw out butter, eat limited red meat and instead replace them with low fat products.

However, have you ever read the labels of fat free and low fat food items?  Shockingly, there isn't much “food” on the list.  You see lots of sugar and salt, and even worse, artificial sweeteners and MSG in …

I don’t frequent fast food restaurants very often, but every once in a while the fast food joint offer convenience while traveling.  I hate fast food, but sometimes you just have to make the best of it and find something at least somewhat healthy.

When others want to grab grub at the golden arches,

let me help you make the best of it.  If you’re forced to eat fast food, here’s a tip to make sure that …

by Amanda Box Healthy Fat For Good Cholesterol

The American Heart Association recommends a “heart healthy“diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Essentially, we are told to throw out butter, eat limited red meat and instead replace them with low fat products.

However, have you ever read the labels of fat free and low fat food items?  Shockingly, there isn’t much “food” on the list.  You see lots of sugar and salt, and even …