By Susan on March 7, 2013
The controversy over SOY continues. SOY seems to have benefits and dangers. Two sites that present detailed information are: http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/what-are-benefits-soy and http://www.utne.com/2007-07-01/Science-Technology/The-Dark-Side-of-Soy.aspx Addition information related to hexane, which is used to extract protein from the soy, is in a report by the Cornucopia Institute. Hexane is used to extract oil from grains as well as […]
Posted in My Blog, Nutrition Tagged allergic, cancer, Genetically Modified Foods, omega 6s, phytates, phytoestorgens, soy, soy lecithin, soy protein
By Susan on May 21, 2012
Most of us have heard that olive oil is a healthy oil to use. However, it can be confusing because there are so many different grades of olive oil. Does it really make a difference which one you use? Are they all nutritionally the same? Whole Foods website breaks it down for you along with […]
Posted in My Blog, Nutrition Tagged coconut oil, cooking, frying, grapeseed oil, healthy oils, olive oil, omega 3's, omega 6s, sauteing