Every year health professionals are bombarded with new information from studies published all over the world. Just when we think that there’s substantial evidence to support one health claim, new studies come along to disprove it. Certainty in the health world is elusive; especially when it comes to food. This year the Dietary Guidelines Advisory…

You may have heard the buzz about the elimination of artificial trans fats, specifically partially hydrogenated oils, from foods. Are you scratching your head wondering what in the world all that means?   There are two kinds of trans fats: naturally formed trans fats and artificially formed trans fats. This decision to remove trans fats…

Back in 2006, the Food and Drug Administration passed a law stating that all food manufacturers were required to list trans fats on food labels.  However, as of last Thursday, the FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oil is no longer “generally recognized as safe” for use in food! This major announcement paves the way for…

September is National Cholesterol Education Month! Make sure to get your cholesterol levels checked this month! Your body needs cholesterol to work properly. However, having more cholesterol than necessary in your blood can cause clogged arteries which can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other serious heart disease. It is important to be aware…