Fats Part II - Mono, Poly, Trans and Saturated?

Fats are essential for a healthy functioning body. That does not mean that we load up on just about any fat. Fats are of different types -some are better than others while some should be totally avoided. 

So what are they? Lets find out.

Fats - An essential nutrient. Are you serious?

Fats in our foods - sounds scary! When we think fat our mind imagines obesity...

But actually Fats are important for us. Yes, it is true! 

Did You Know? Fat Facts

Fats from junk foods trigger the brain to want more food. This effect can last for several days!

Illustration: Cathy Wilcox

Added Sugars Part II

how many sugar names are
 in the ingredient facts?

As I promised in my previous blogpost here are some of the ways sugars appear disguised in our foods. 

If you happen to see any of these names on your food labels, remember to turn on your alarm bells....

Added Sugars - The Seductive Killer

Recommend Limit: Do you follow it?

That soft chocolate chip cookie or the melt in the mouth doughnut are both full of one ingredient - Sugar, not natural, but the added kind.

Added sugars refer to sweeteners and syrups that are added to foods or beverages when they are processed or prepared to make food not just tasty but preserve them too. Meanwhile, foods in nature come with their own naturally occurring sweetness. Did you know that milk contains natural sugars and so do fruits? 

The biggest issue with added sugars is that they are biggest source of empty calories!

Sodium - The Salty Truth

Sodium, one of the elements on the Periodic Table is essential for our bodies to function efficiently. It helps control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium also assists our nerves and muscles.

Sodium is an ingredient found in most foods as it is a great preservative. It is also the main component of table salt (sodium chloride). Processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, ham, canned soups and vegetables are all examples of foods that contain added sodium. Fast foods are generally high in sodium. 

Them Cunning Calories

Calories - a word that everybody knows they have to watch, they think they understand what it is, and yet it is totally misunderstood. Most people think that calories are unhealthy and that it makes people grow fat or gain those adipose tissues! 

Actually calorie is nothing but a simple unit of measure - not height, weight or length, but of a unit of energy. So lets get to the bones of these calories and find out what they really are: