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According to interesting info I receive from coconutresearchcenter.org, they claim that coconut oil is the original suntan/sunscreen lotion. It amazes me how many uses there are for health in regards to coconut oil, but with regard to sunscreen, generally sunscreens we use have chemicals like oxybenzone, that disrupt the hormone system and certainly are not [...]
Which fats should you eat and which should you avoid? This is a question that I get often from my patients. Unfortunately most people have misinformation about fats from the media and even from health food stores! Saturated fats have been demonized and diet “experts” have assured us that canola oil and polyunsaturated vegetable oils [...]
You are probably asking how eating fat gives you more energy? Many people think eating fat will make them feel heavy and lethargic and of course gain weight right? Well in fact it depends on what types of fat you are eating. The type of fat you want to eat if you want more energy [...]
The following is a list of various types of foods in many people’s diet. Click on the links to take a look at the so called “Politically Correct” and “Healthy” foods and then at the foods that are those found in Weston Price’s research–nutrient-rich, dietary wisdom of the ages–not another here-today-gone-tomorrow fad. Food Face Off: [...]
For years people have avoided coconut oil thinking it to be a “harmful” saturated fat. Moreover, many people avoid fats all together thinking they are going to make them fat. In fact, our bodies need fats to properly function, especially good fats such as coconut oil. The culprits that are making us fat are processed [...]
Why is coconut oil so special among the others? Lots of research continues to confirm that coconut oil has numerous benefits. Pacific Island inhabitants who get 30-60% of their total caloric intake from fully saturated coconut oil have almost non-existent rates of cardiovascular disease! Coconut oil is also helpful for pregnant women, nursing mothers, the [...]
You’ve learned that coconut oil is a good fat for your health. Did you know that it is great for your hair to make it healthy and beautiful? Coconut oil uses natural nutrition to help your hair grow, make it shiny, and with regular use it keeps your scalp free of dandruff, lice, lice eggs, [...]
For the last several years, it has been drilled into our heads by the media and doctors that saturated fats are bad for you and lead to health problems and even serious disease. Chances are no one told you one little secret about saturated fats – there is one out there that is actually good [...]
As far as whole-grain snacks go, you can’t beat freshly popped popcorn. But I’m not talking about chemical-drenched “buttery” microwave popcorn – I’m talking about organic plain popcorn you pop yourself and flavor any which way you’d like. You can stick with the classic butter approach, or you can go with whatever’s on your mind [...]
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