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Trans fat and your heart are like oil and vinegar, they just don’t mix. This fat raises bad cholesterol levels while lowering the good ones. It also increases your risk of heart disease, and ultimately sends you tumbling down to an early grave. Trans fat is mostly found in partially ...

Berries just scream summertime! Whether picking them for a pie or cobbler, growing them in your garden, or purchasing from a local market or fruit stand, these plump, juicy fruits are so delicious and good for us. Are You Kidding? Scientifically speaking, a berry is defined as “a fleshy fruit ...

Lettuce is the leafy greens that’s loaded with crunch. It’s the base of most delicious salads, and it adds texture and color to any variety of sandwiches. But the nutritional value of lettuce depends on the type that’s starring in each menu. Iceberg and romaine lettuce are the most frequently ...

During the 8th century, King Charlemagne of France, strongly believed in the health benefits of flaxseed. His belief was so strong that he passed laws requiring his subjects to take it. Hippocrates also used it as one of the original medicines. The two types of flaxseed, golden and brown, have ...

There is more to fiber than meets the gut. Given their impressing list of benefits, high fiber diets are often recommended by healthcare practitioners. However, it might be wise to look at other aspects of fiber before loading up on psyllium seed husks. There are two types of fiber: soluble ...