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04/24/2017 / By Robert Jonathan

Trans fat ban linked to drastic drop in heart attacks and stroke, finds new study

A new study reportedly validates the health risks posed by trans fats. Trans fatty acids (TFAs), otherwise known as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil, is found in a lot of packaged or processed food, and is meant to improve taste and expand shelf life. Commercial food manufacturers create trans fat through an industrial process that […]

01/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Eat the right fats: Butter vs. margarine

Butter, once touted as a super villain known to cause heart disease and premature death, is now making its way to a superfood status. Does this misunderstood dairy product have you confused too? You are not alone. While margarine and butter may look similar, they are actually entirely different. Butter contains saturated fat, while margarine contains […]

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