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Health: Surprising Worst Source of Trans Fats

Posted on July 14, 2014 by amusico

“Sure, foods containing trans fat taste great and stay fresh longer, but they are also bad for your health in a multitude of ways, including raising bad cholesterol, lowering good cholesterol and increasing inflammation. Also known as “trans fatty acids” … Continue reading →

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Should You Follow the Government’s New Dietary Guidelines?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by amusico

Every five years the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture release their revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The most recent ones came out today. With obesity reaching epidemic proportions in this country, these … Continue reading →

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