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THE EVIDENCE Risk of heart disease There is a lack of large, well-controlled human studies exhibiting that coconut oil causes either a reduction or an increase in cardiovascular disease. On the other hand most randomized controlled trials on the subject agree that the ingestion of coconut oil causes increased RISK FACTORS for heart disease. Consuming…
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THE ANATOMY OF COCONUT OIL Beliefs about the value of coconut oil cross the whole spectrum of possibility. Some call it a health villain and indeed coconut oil is strictly prohibited in many heart-healthy hospital-administered diets. Others call it a fountain of youth because of its MCFA (medium chain fatty acid) components with claimed benefits…
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Berries really are beautiful to behold and their rainbow of vibrant hues hints at an even greater attractiveness within. Berries of all kinds are literally packed with antioxidants. In fact berries as a group offer ten times more antioxidants per volume than other fruits and vegetables and fifty times more than that of animal-based foods.…
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Chocolate…..the very word evokes pleasant contemplations of its exquisite taste and velvety texture in your mouth. Its ingestion is so heavenly that “healthy” cannot possibly be associated with it … can it? Unexpectedly it seems that chocolate can bestow significant wholesome benefits. You just need to make some smart choices before you enjoy. The word…
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The use of oils in or on our food has become very confusing. First we are told to cut down on oils and fats to keep us healthy and prevent weight gain. More recently headlines declare that fats and oils are in fact good for us and we should eat all we want of them.…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
