Tag: Edible Oils

Did you know that omega 3 deficiency is one of the top 10 causes of death in America? Yes. I know that there’s a lot of confusion...

Stress, veg oils with high omega-6 fatty acid content (canola oil), toxins, artificial sweeteners cause inflammation. Do yoga. Cook in olive or coconut oil; use whole-leaf stevia as sweetener. Leave shoes outside to keep toxins away. Use homemade and non-toxic makeup. Cook on lower heat; charred meat forms carcinogens (HCA, PAH). Eat probiotics to rectify imbalance of gut bacteria, which causes inflammation.

For every parent, the health and psycho-social well-being of their child is of prime concern. Changing lifestyle and dietary habits affect children as they are...

Vegetable oils are high in polyunsaturated fats and their extraction is not a very natural process. It involves intense use of chemicals like bleaches, deodorizers, and toxic solvents. These fats thermally break down into cancer-causing free radicals. They heighten estrogen levels, increasing risks of breast cancer, PCOS, and infertility in men and women. Consume oils high in saturated fats.

There are alternatives to analgesics and eardrops for earaches. Apply a hot or cold compress on the ear muscles – it will soothe the pain. You may also pour a few drops of warm olive oil into the ear canal to inhibit the buildup of earwax, protect against infections, and lessen pain. Enlist a Chiropractor to ease the strain in your neck to channelise fluid collected in the ear to the throat.

If you have been trying to conceive for more than a year, there is a good chance that something may be causing you to...

Do not over-consume alcohol and junk foods on holidays. Do not misuse your cheat days or reward yourself. Count calories, don't binge and sleep well. Shun overindulgent late-night and stress-induced eating. Don’t starve yourself or keep switching diets. Avoid vegetable oil, sugar, and sugary drinks. Focus on your food while eating. Emphasize on strength building, not weight loss.

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and seeds like flax seed are fiber-rich and help in digestion. Berries like strawberries are great sources of antioxidants. Nuts like almond can help lower cholesterol and aid weight loss. So does garlic. Coconut oil and fermented foods are good for the gut. Tea is a healing beverage. Including these foods in your daily diet helps digestion, detoxification, and immunity.

Coconut oil contains saturated fatty acids (mostly medium chain) that increase HDL ("good" cholesterol) levels. Olive oil mainly contains monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) that lower risk of heart disease. Sunflower oil does not contain any saturated fats and helps reduce overall cholesterol levels. Peanut oil is high in unsaturated fats, especially MUFAs.

Coconut oil was earlier bundled off along with "fatty" foods and considered bad for the heart. The fat in coconut is not the same as...

We are all concerned about our aging skin at some point of our lives. But not all of us can afford expensive cosmetic procedures, and we don't need to either. These 6 simple home remedies with ingredients like olive oil, fenugreek, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and papaya will energize your skin and keep it young and wrinkle-free.

If you’re in a battle with your weight, then chances are you’re desperate for results and have probably tried the latest weight-loss trends with...

Evening Primrose Oil contains essential fatty acids, that helps reduce autoimmune inflammations and pain. Moderate amounts of flaxseed oil keeps estrogen levels low and reduces the effects of fibrocystic breasts. Caffeine reduction helps alleviate breast pain. Lower dietary fat intake reduces severity of symptoms. Stop or reduce smoking.

Fish oils concentrated for EPA and DHA have shown to have positive effects for patients with depression and bipolar disorder when given at recommended dosage levels (e.g., 1,000-3,000 mg EPA+DHA). It improves fluidity of brain cell membranes, Neurotransmitter synthesis and binding and breaks down serotonin, epinephrine and dopamine.

Include good nutrition and supplements to your diet. Omega 3's, magnesium, calcium, protein and Vit C help muscles recover. Keep exercising, don't give up. Your muscles with get used to the tension and soreness will reduce over time. Stretch, both before and after your workout it will increase blood flow and reduce any pain or stiffness.