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Man Eating Only Bacon For Entire Month of February
Many people love bacon, but I guess Mike J. Nelson really loves bacon. Or at least he can't turn down a bet.
A Day in the Life With Saturated Fat
High cholesterol and heart problems run in my family, so I always have an eagle eye out for foods that contain too much saturated fat. This is the type of fat that is unhealthy — the kind your body can live without. It's tough to avoid it though, since so many delicious foods contain it, so take this quiz to find out which foods are the healthiest choices.
Healthy Eating Tip: Saturated Fat Substitutions
Let's remember the basics: Saturated fat is the destructive fat. It's not essential for our bodies like omega-3s, and it is actually rather harmful as it clogs arteries, raises LDL (bad) cholesterol, and can lead to heart attacks. As if that wasn't bad enough, a recent study shows that a diet high in saturated fat can also lead to cancer of the small intestine.
You Asked: Is There Anything Wrong With a Fat-Free Diet?
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
Name That Fat!
It's time for America's favorite game — Name That Fat. OK, well maybe "favorite" is an exaggeration. There are many kinds of fat in the foods we eat, some healthy, some essential, and some can clog our arteries.
Cholesterol vs. Saturated Fat
When we talk about health and nutrition, the terms cholesterol and saturated fat are tossed about frequently. We should avoid large amounts of them, but I for one still get confused by the differences between the two. So I thought it might be a good time for a little review.
Fat Confusion: Which Ones Are Healthy Again?
We all know that trans fat and saturated fat are major things to avoid, but what's the difference between the two? And what about unsaturated fats, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Are they bad too?
Which Oil Is Highest in Saturated Fat?
We all know trans fat is bad for us, but many other oils used in products we buy are heavy in saturated fat, which can increase blood cholesterol levels if consumed regularly. So do you know which oil contains the highest amount of saturated fat? Take this short quiz to find out.
Palm Fruit Oil vs. Palm Kernel Oil
I was food shopping the other day, reading labels as usual, and I came upon the ingredient palm fruit oil. I kind of assumed that it was the same as palm kernel oil, but I was wrong. Palm fruit oil (also called palm oil) is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree while palm kernel oil comes from the palm seed found inside the fruit.
Baked Tofu: Full of Protein and Flavor
Since we know that eating soy is a great way to get protein without cholesterol or saturated fat, I'm always looking for new and delicious ways to eat it. Buying pre-made meat alternatives that contain soy such as Tofu Pups and Wildwood Burgers is great, but sometimes I want to make it myself.
Here's a great recipe for Baked Tofu.
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