Monthly Archive for February, 2008

Food cholesterol does not raise blood cholesterol as dramatically as saturated fat.

Hens fed flax seed produce eggs rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

 Lecithin is a major constituent of cell membranes and cell membranes are essential to the integrity of cells (true); leading to claims that it is necessary for you to take Lecithin Supplements (false).  

In your intestines is an enzyme lecithinase that hydrolyzes most of the lecithin before it goes into your body, so little of any lecithin supplement you take will actually reach your body tissues intact.

Bottom Line: This is not an essential nutrient; your liver will make all that you need.

Lecithin is a lipid (a fat), every gram of lecithin adds 9 calories of fat to your diet. High doses may cause GI distress, sweating, and loss of appetite.   

There is no good evidence that antioxidant-spiked juices are better for you than regular juices.– Nutrition Action

Turmeric is not only used to add color and spice to your foods but in Ayurvede medicine for abdominal ailments and arthritis.

Consumer Labs just tested 13 of the turmeric supplements you will find in your local health food stores or on line. What I find disturbing is that not only did some of the products not live up to their claims as far as content, the lead content in a couple of the brands far exceeded what is considered a safe level. Is there any amount of lead in your food or supplements safe?

Caution:

• Turmeric stimulates the gallbladder and should be avoided by people with gallbladder disease.
• Turmeric has an anti-platelet activity, avoid using turmeric while taking blood thinners.