Eating a plant-based diet is trendy, but it’s also good for your health. Plant-based foods tend to cut out the excess salt, fat, and sugars found in processed meat-based foods; plus, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains are high in fiber and vitamins. There’s also been a recent surge in the popularity of meat substitutes like soy, tofu, and seitan, all of which help ... Continue Reading
Eggs, Meat and Cheese: Heart Healthy Foods?
Research shows that a major risk factor in developing heart disease is not actually a diet high in saturated fat (SFA) and cholesterol, but is more accurately described as a diet high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from industrial vegetable oils, low in healthy saturated fats, and lacking in much needed fat-soluble nutrients. The latter diet is associated with increased ... Continue Reading