Here in the U.S. we’ve been obsessed with fat-free and low fat diets for decades, yet 2/3 of us are overweight or obese. So what should we know about fat in our diet? Why do we refer to fats in the plural? Are some better than others? Why is fat important to...
I grew up in a Montana kitchen. I was the youngest in a working family with 4 kids in Missoula, Montana. The kitchen was simply where life was happening, so I liked hanging out there. Because of that, my working mom drafted me as her assistant at age 13. I was also...
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Carbohydrates have taken a real beating over the past 30 years. Any number of fad diets have called out carbs as the enemy. People have made millions writing books on the evils of carbohydrates keening cautionary gems like “avoid all white foods.” However,...
Most of us probably understand that protein is an essential building block for muscles, tendons, organs, and skin, as well as enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and various molecules that serve many important functions in our bodies. Yup! Protein is important. And...
The western world has been obsessed with fat-free and low fat diets for decades, yet 2/3 of us are overweight or obese. So what should we know about fat in our diet? Why do we refer to fats in the plural? Are some better than others? An article from The Cleveland...