While consuming cold-pressed oils can protect the heart by reducing bad cholesterol and blood pressure levels, intake of refined oils in everyday diet can increase the risk of strokes and heart attack significantly. Why oils are refined? Refining of crude oil is done to remove unwanted minor components that makeRead More →
Cottonseed Oil. Palm Oil. Coconut Oil. Safflower Oil. Sunflower Oil. Corn/Soybean Oil. Olive Oil. Canola Oil. Is refined oil bad? Industrial seed and vegetable oils are highly processed, refined products that are way too rich in Omega-6 fatty acids. Not only should you not cook with them, you should probablyRead More →
Stripped of Fiber and Nutrients On the other hand, white rice is stripped of its bran and germ, leaving just the endosperm. It’s then processed to improve taste, extend shelf life and enhance cooking properties ( 1 ). White rice is considered empty carbs since it loses its main sourcesRead More →
Sweetness came before sugar Before sugar became known, our ancestors ate honey, dates and other sweet foods, which they also used as sweeteners. We know this from writings and reliefs from ancient Mediterranean cultures. Honey is our oldest known sweetener. How is refined sugar made? Refined sugar is made byRead More →
Refined carbohydrates score highly on the glycemic index and include white bread, potatoes, popcorn, and rice cakes. It is these types of carbohydrates that can increase the risk of certain health conditions, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. What are the healthiest carbs? Foods containing healthy carbs that areRead More →