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In doing research for my book, I came upon several reputable sources that were clearly against all forms of saturated fats.  But knowing what I know now, despite these sources, I could not, in good conscience, name these fats “bad.” There are some really healthy and even beneficial qualities to consuming them.  Not all saturated fats are created equal.  For decades, professionals have been saying that coconut oil was bad for your heart because of its high saturated fat content. There is still a controversy brewing in the health community.  The fact is, coconut oil contains lauric acid – a form of saturated fat whichRead More →

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In my “Living-Dead” past, I always knew that antibiotics found in food weren’t exactly good for you.  But I never suspected that they could actually make you gain weight.  As I began to study the side effects, read articles and studies, the following headings began to pop up From Berkeley Wellness – “Are Antibiotics Making Us Fat?”[i] From CBS News – “Chemicals in Food Can Make You Fat”[ii] From Fox News – “6 foods that can damage your metabolism the moment you eat them”[iii] From The Dr. Oz Show – “The Fat Drug: How Antibiotics Make You Gain Weight”[i It’s beyond simple of how antibioticsRead More →