cardiovascular disease Archives

12AprApril 12, 2019

A Supplement a Day Does Not Keep the Doctor Away

In a newly released study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers concluded that the use of dietary supplements are not associated with a decrease in death risk. This study looked at dietary survey results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The data included responses from over...

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02AprApril 2, 2018

Is Palm oil healthy?

Palm Oil

Originally, trans fats were produced as a way to solidify unsaturated fats/vegetable oils. This was more desirable than using animal fats in some products. Unfortunately, it turned out trans fats were extremely unhealthy. The FDA is currently in the process of banning trans fats from foods. The logical...

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29MarMarch 29, 2018

Trans Fats

Trans fats are a type of man made fat originally produced in the late 19th century. Scientists discovered they could create a vegetable oil that was solid (instead of liquid) at room temperature. Getting vegetable oils to act more like animal fat (butter, lard) was a boon for the...

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18MarMarch 18, 2018

Is saturated fat unhealthy?

Saturated Fat

Saturated fat is known as the unhealthy or "bad" fat. Coconut oil has given saturated fat a makeover in recent years and many openly doubt the negative health effects associated with saturated fat. Some even go as far as touting it for its potential health benefits.

What is fat?

Dietary fat is...

By KFAQs, Nutritioncardiovascular disease, cholesterol, coconut oil, fat, heart disease, palm oil, polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, unsaturated fatComments Off

23MarMarch 23, 2016

Sodium – Effects, Sources, Recommendations & Lowering Strategies

What we commonly refer to as table salt is made up of two elements (sodium and chlorine) and known as sodium chloride. Though a high sodium intake is associated with adverse health effects, a small amount is required to maintain normal bodily functions. Unfortunately, with an increased reliance on processed...

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A Supplement a Day Does Not Keep the Doctor Away

Is Palm oil healthy?

Palm Oil

Trans Fats

Trans Fats

Is saturated fat unhealthy?

Saturated Fat

What is fat?

Sodium – Effects, Sources, Recommendations & Lowering Strategies