Contrary to what many people believe, we need fat in our diet. However, it’s important that we eat healthy fats and limit unhealthy ones. Research shows that fats including trans-fats – which are highly processed fats with no health benefits – and saturated fats high in cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins are bad for health. […]
As you can see, plant foods have dramatically more antioxidants, fiber, and minerals than animal foods. Animal foods, on the other hand, have much more cholesterol and fat. They also have slightly more protein than plant foods, along with more B12 and vitamin D, although the vitamin D is largely due to artificial fortification in […]
The myth: “Obesity doesn’t affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant.” The truth: ”Obesity reduces a woman’s chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby.” Over the past twenty years, fertility problems have increased dramatically. One in six couples now find it difficult to conceive and a quarter of all pregnancies can end in a […]