How Vegetable Oil Can Be As Deadly As Poison

Do you know what the #1 cooking fat in America is? Nope, it isn’t butter. Yep, according to a recent survey by the market research firm Technomic, Americans are turning away from saturated fats like butter and lard—they now prefer vegetable oils! And which oils do they use most frequently? Canola, corn, soybean, and safflower. […]

You Could Be Making These 8 Cholesterol Mistakes

You may have been motivated to eat healthier, exercise more, and take medicine after receiving a diagnosis of elevated cholesterol. Is there, however, something impeding your success? Check to see if you’re making any of these cholesterol blunders. Making mistakes like forgetting to take your cholesterol medicine can greatly raise your risk of cardiovascular disease. […]

Sugar: The Greatest Scam of the 21st Century

The first time I heard the statement that “sugar is more addictive than cocaine” it struck me that this was actually a pretty bold claim. Nobody can deny that cocaine has some very serious potential dangers, addiction included. But there are other drugs out there which are considered to be far worse and carry much […]