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Carbo-whatsit?
It seems that the only time we hear something positive about carbohydrates is when elite athletes talk about ‘carbo-loading’ before a race. (See The Office, Season 4, Episode 2). Carbohydrates have a bit of a bad rap; the first foods that come to mind are pasta and bread, closely followed by...
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Good fats: flax seeds vs pumpkin seeds
Flax contains Omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Lipoprotein levels, impact on cholesterol Whole flaxseed has been shown to decrease LDL levels but also do not seem to have an effect on concentrations of HDL and triglyceride levels...
