fats
Beating Back Obesity
It has become the biggest killer all around the world, but Charles Mills gives us some strategies to combat it.
Fats: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
How do you discern between good and bad fats? A simple way is to check their origin. Are they plant- or animal-based? And how processed are they?
Are Trans Fats to Die For?
Consuming 5 g trans fats daily is known to increase heart disease risk by 25 per cent.
Pills or Peanuts?
Sometimes fact seems stranger than fiction. Certain high-fat foods, such as peanuts and peanut butter, not only protect us from developing heart disease, but high mono-unsaturated fat diets based on these foods have been found to work better than low-fat
Recipe Makeover
Giving your favourite family recipes a nutritional makeover can help you cut down on fat (especially the undesirable saturated type) and include more of the right carbohydrate and incorporate foods known to fight chronic diseases.
