Tag Archives: free radicals

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

With all this discussion on fat the past few weeks, I’ve mentioned fat-soluble vitamins several times, so I figured today we would take the time to take a further look at these. One of the most important aspects of being … Continue reading

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Butter? The beauty of grass-fed

Here in America we have a tendency to put the things that are best for us on blast and drag their names through the mud so that we’re afraid to eat them, but replace them with processed unreal food that … Continue reading

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Cholesterol Rediscovered

Today was supposed to be about protein and I was going to continue on with looking at different nutrients, but as it’s my blog and I make the decisions, we are going to revisit cholesterol today. Another one of those … Continue reading

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The Truth about Fats

Fats have been drug through the mud, their reputation tattered and tarnished by the food industries support of studies and support from supposedly helpful organizations, like doctors and the American Heart Associations. Fats, with their saturate and cholesterol levels are … Continue reading

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Featured Food: Eggplant

Eggplants are known for their phytonutrient content. This includes phenolic compounds (caffeic and chlorogenic acid) and flavonoids (nasunin). Nasunin is a type of anthocyanin, which is found in the skin of the eggplant and gives it its rich color. Nasunin is a powerful antioxidant that … Continue reading

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Eat Purple for Antioxidant Support

Anthocyanins are a class of flavonoids that are responsible for the red, purple, and blue colors of fruits and veggies. There are over 500 variances found! There has been some promising research in the realm of anthocyanins. Studies have shown … Continue reading

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Healthy Coconut Recipes

Coconut Cake with Orange Frosting 1/4 cup coconut oil 6 eggs, at room temperature 1/4 cup coconut milk* 6 tablespoons agave 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum free) 1/2 … Continue reading

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Featured Food: Coconut

Coconuts, I’ve covered them before and last week we did coconut oil, but the summer has me in a tropical beachy mode and there are a variety of ways to eat coconut. Often referred to as the Tree of Life, this … Continue reading

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Fatburnerville Gazette First Edition

We are now supporting a new non-profit organization- The Fatburners of the World and would like to share the first newpaper with you here! If you are further interested in receiving monthly newspapers and a t-shirt become a member for only $20. Fresh Beginnings … Continue reading

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Featured Food: Raspberries

Yet another fresh fruit this week-raspberries. Of course this little gem packs a nutritional punch. Known for its antioxidant qualities. Ellagic acid found within them helps to prevent unwanted damage to cell membranes and other structures by neutralizing free radicals. Raspberries … Continue reading

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