The days of thinking about fats just as calories are over! Initially, trans fats were thought to be a healthy alternative to animal fats because they’re unsaturated and come primarily from plant oils. However, in 1990 scientists made a startling discovery: Trans fats appeared to both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol and decrease HDL (good) cholesterol. More studies over the years confirmed this. At the present time, we do know that trans fats have a very deleterious effect on heart and metabolism in general. However, this is still far not all negative consequences.
Entries from September 2008
How Trans Fats Ruin Our Health
September 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Tags: Food
Is Coffee Safe During Pregnancy?
September 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
Coffee is one of the most studied products in the world. Caffeine’s effect on pregnancy has been extensively researched. However, the results of research are controversial. It is supposed, that coffee can contribute to miscarriage, low birth weight, premature birth and stillbirth.
Tags: General
Why Do People Cheat?
September 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Most people list being faithful as one of the top essentials in a successful relationship. But the fact is, people cheat. It is estimated that about 44-76% of men and 21-50% of women are cheating their “significant other”. Probably everyone knows that cheating is wrong, but this doesn’t stop the majority of people. Why?
Tags: General
To Drink Or Not To Drink?
The Pros & Cons of Coffee Based on Scientific Evidence
September 9th, 2008 · 5 Comments
Coffee is not usually considered as a healthy food. It has a long history of being blamed for many ills. But some recent research indicates that coffee may not be so bad after all. So which is it - good or bad for your health? I decided to do my own little research and noted 10 benefits and 11 potential health risks of coffee drinking.
The Joy Of Soda… But What Is The Price?
10 Diseases Linked To Soda
September 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
Statistics shows that Americans drink more soda pop than ever before. These popular beverages account for more than 25% of all drinks consumed in the United States. More than 15 billion gallons were sold in 2000. That works out to at least one 12-ounce can per day for every man, woman and child. Fifty-six percent of 8-year-olds down soft drinks daily, and a third of teenage boys drink at least three cans of soda pop per day. Soda is rather addictive treat and for many of us it would be hard to give up soda habit once and for all. But for me, the following information will surely help not to open another can.
