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When using oils, most of us
have been taught to use those that are healthiest…Olive Oil, Canola
Oil and those that contain monounsaturated and
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Did you know your brain is about 60% fat? That your hormones are made from fat? 60% of your heart’s energy comes from burning fats. Your lungs need fat to work and keep them from collapsing. Fats help you absorb certain nutrients,…
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We continue to hear and read all over the
media that we should eat olive oil for all it’s health
benefits. Those magic Polyphenols, an antioxidant, are said
to do magic things, including lowering your cholesterol and dare I
say, slowing down the aging process. So great, lets all eat… Read More »
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Smart women know they need
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Have you ever tried cooking
something delicious without using any fat? It's almost
impossible. Fat keeps foods moist, stops them from sticking, and
helps kick up the flavor in so many wonderful ways. And, as Read More »
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For years I’ve been eating the Mediterranean way, packing my diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, “good” oils like olive oil, whole grains, nuts and fish. In May I got to eat this way in an actual Mediterranean country—Tunisia! Read More »
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We all know we need to limit the amount of fat we consume on a daily basis, but I worry sometimes that people take this to an extreme and try to cut fat completely out of their diets. I hope that’s not any of you, dear Shape Up readers! Our bodies need fat. But they need good fat.
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When you're at a restaurant do you prefer to eat your bread with olive oil or butter? Perhaps both? Here's a thought. Land O' Lakes just launched butter with olive oil ($2.49 for 7 oz…
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What I Tried: The Emulstir ($14.99 –
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