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Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seed of the soybean. Soy is a super nutritious food to eat, however, when it comes to using the oil as your fat of choice---not such a smart nutrition move. Here’s why, let’s look at the breakdown of the fatty acids (all oils contain a mixture of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids):Soybean oil:...
Sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of dying young, a study of half a million people across Europe suggests.It concluded diets high in processed meats were linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer and early deaths.The researchers, writing in the journal BMC Medicine, said salt and chemicals used to preserve the meat may damage health.The...
During the past few years, researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between calcium and fat burning. When you eat enough calcium, your body prefers to break down and use fats. When you don't eat enough calcium, your body prefers to store fat.
New research suggests that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults while drinking coffee was tied to a slightly lower risk. The study was released and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. “Sweetened beverages,...
On the 8th Day of Fitness, Your Fitness Together Trainer Says to Thee:"Extra virgin olive oil is your best bet for a heart-healthy fat this holiday season. Tasty and nutritious, this superfood is packed with monounsaturated fat, antioxidants and vitamin E."
On the 6th Day of Fitness, Your Fitness Together Trainer Says to Thee:Shop around the perimeter of the grocery store. This is where the fresh produce, lean meats and perishable foods are. Remember, real food goes bad. Stay away from the processed food on the inner aisles.
On the 4th Day of Fitness, Your Fitness Together Trainer Says to Thee:Walnuts are the perfect holiday snack with superb antioxidant content and high omega-3 superfat, ALA, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
On the 2nd Day of Fitness, Your Fitness Together Trainer Says to Thee:Eat healthy, eat light, eat often to keep off the holiday belly bulge. This is the mantra of NUTRITION TOGETHER Eating this way is essential to losing weight and keeping it off all year!Ready to Look Better, Feel Better and Perform Better this Holiday Season?Give the experts in personal training...
It’s apple season so why not bake some up for dessert? Nothing could be simpler than coring an apple, adding a little water, a sweetener and maybe some raisins and chopped pecans or walnuts and baking in a hot oven. The best “baking apples” are: Rome Beauty, Golden delicious, Honeycrisp and Jonagold.
Health organizations suggest a daily intake of 25 grams of dietary fiber for women and 38 grams for men to protect against cardiovasular disease. However, the avearge American eats only about half that much (15 grams per day). How much fiber are you eating? One easy way to bump up your daily fiber intake is to choose whole grains over refined (think brown). Buy...
