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Are These “Heart Healthy” Cooking Oils Just Hype?

In an attempt to lead a healthy lifestyle, many people attempt to move away from unhealthy saturated sources of fat, and to enrich their diet with heart healthy forms of fatty acids instead. Certain fats are essential for healthy living, contributing to proper brain function, the production of hormones, and the construction of health cells. ...click here to read more

How Olive Oil Helps Aging Skin

You probably know olive oil can be good for your health — and good for your pasta — but olive oil may also be good for your skin. This is especially true if you have extremely dry skin or are allergic to topical creams and lotions. While it may have gotten somewhat of a bad ...click here to read more

The Truth About Skin Irritation and Toilet Paper

If you’ve ever noticed a skin irritation in your most sensitive areas after a trip to the bathroom, your toilet paper may be the culprit! Skin Irritation and Toilet Paper Pruritus (itching of the skin) is a common problem that many people experience at some point in their lives.  Skin irritation, including a rash, may ...click here to read more

Essential Oils for Your Aging Skin?

If you happen to glance and the mirror and see dull, aging skin you may want to consider using essential oils to help repair the damage that you see.  Even if you don’t see dull skin or wrinkles today, you may want to consider using essential oils as a preventative measure from damage that can ...click here to read more

Is Your Toilet Carrying Disease?

Many people would rather wait it out then have to face the dreaded public toilet, but are they really as scary as they are made out to be? Most people spend as little time as they can in any kind of public restroom, from the ones at your doctor’s office, to the one in the ...click here to read more

Coconut Oil Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

Category: Heart Health Meal: Snack Main Ingredients: Coconut, Peanut Servings: Makes 3-4 dozen Coconut oil makes for a tender crumb in classic peanut butter cookies. This healthy recipe offers another delicious end to any of your healthy meals or a decadent snack in the middle of the afternoon. Ingredients: 1 cup coconut oil 2 ½ ...click here to read more

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Coconut Oil Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Category: Heart Health Meal: Snack Main Ingredients: Coconut, Sweet Potatoes Servings: Makes 4 Use these roasted, nutty sweet potatoes to accent healthy meals like veggie burgers and salad, crispy baked fish or as a topping for soup. Think of them as a healthy version of French fries – without the trans fats and vegetable oils ...click here to read more

9 Best Cooking Oils for Your Health

The type of oil you cook with can go a long way towards protecting your circulatory system and preventing heart damage. Some contain saturated fat, and some contain unsaturated fat. You want the ones highest in the latter, which is very healthy. Here are the oils you can trust beyond others to be exceptionally good ...click here to read more

Gastroparesis Diet: Tailoring Nutrition to Ease Symptoms

Introduction to Gastroparesis Gastroparesis, a gastrointestinal disorder, manifests as a delay in emptying stomach contents into the small intestine. This condition arises from impaired stomach muscle function, which propels food through the digestive tract. Consequently, the hindrance in digestion gives rise to a range of uncomfortable symptoms. Definition and Overview of Gastroparesis The term “gastroparesis” ...click here to read more

SIBO Diet Essentials: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO, is a condition where an abnormal increase in bacteria occurs in the small intestine. This can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, making it crucial for individuals with SIBO to manage their diet effectively. In this article, we will explore the impact of diet on managing SIBO, various ...click here to read more

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