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Difference between Omega 3 and Omega 6

Both the omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids belong to a group of polyunsaturated fats called ‘essential’ because they are necessary to life and to health yet the body cannot make them – they must be obtained from diet. They cannot…

Where to find your nutrients

I am constantly being approached by vegans, with the question of where do you get your protein or your calcium or your whatever. So, where can it be acquired naturally from your diet? PROTEIN Nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, whole grains…

Soy – Healthiest Unhealthy Food?

Soy belongs to the family of legumes including beans – such as chickpeas, red kidney, navy, barlotti, etc., as well as peanuts (they are technically not a nut but a legume). All legumes and whole grains – such as rice,…

10 Ways to Lose Weight Without Starving

For most people, losing weight is a tremendous task, and with good reason! Exercising is not fun for a majority of the population, and we all need constant motivation to keep us going. Often, the motivation lasts only so long,…

Cholesterol: The truth

I am going to let you in on something shocking. Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease. I know this may be hard to believe; after all we have heard about the dangers of high cholesterol from our…