If you’re still wondering if coconut oil is the big bad wolf or your best friend forever, the time has come to arm yourself—with the facts! Of course, for those who remember when coconut oil was decried as a decadent, saturated fat that clogged arteries and triggered heart attacks, hesitation at embracing this tropical oil is, well, … »» Read More
There are certain (dietary!) truths that Americans hold to be self-evident . . . bedrock beliefs that have been part of the nutritional landscape for as long as most can remember . . . truths that have been publicized far and wide over much of the last century . . . truths that have been endorsed by … »» Read More
If you’ve read our story “Pass (On!) the Wheat!” you might be tempted to pass on a wheat-based dish or two . . . or pretty much all of them! (Then again, if you’ve got celiac disease or a marked sensitivity to gluten, you might not have a choice!) But passing on the wheat—and other gluten-containing grains—is … »» Read More
Everybody’s doing it . . . saying “No!” to bread, pasta, pastries . . . and other wheat-based items. For many, it’s a matter of intestinal necessity (that pesky “gluten intolerance” we keep hearing about), while others see it as a weight-loss tool (a sure-fire way to reduce belly—and other unwanted—fat). But what if you’re neither gluten-intolerant … »» Read More
