What if I told you that saturated fat may not be as bad for our
health as we’ve been lead to believe?
According to Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise, the science behind the theory that saturated
fat is linked to heart disease and strokes was flawed, based on incomplete data
and manipulated by food processing companies. Teicholz is an investigative journalist, not a medical
professional, but her research on saturated fat is very compelling. It’s tough to know what/who to
believe. If Teicholz conclusions
are correct it’s not bacon and cheese but rather the low-fat yogurt and granola
that’s making us fat. You decide
what to believe – check out this TEDx Talk and let me know what you think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CHGiid6N9Q&feature=youtu.be
Our mothers taught us that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now an Italian study is suggesting that
women who consume apples daily score higher on the Female Sexual Function Index
(FSFI). That’s right -- women who
eat 1 or 2 apples a day report increased sexual desire. The apple contains phloridzin, a common phytoestrogen that has a similar
structure to estradiol, a female sex hormone that is important for vaginal lubrication
and female sexuality. To be fair, the research does not really prove that the apples
are an aphrodisiac since it’s possible that women who eat apples are more
sexually active because they are healthier overall. But, it’s kind of an fun and easy experiment for you all to
try at home. Gala, Honeycrisp, Delicious . . . what’s your pleasure?
Make the time to be good to you and read nutrition
labels. A high-calorie food may be worth eating if it also contains lots of
nutrients.
Good Health!
Terry
"Being optimistic is like a muscle that gets stronger with use."
~Robin Roberts, Everybody's Got Something
