Monthly Archive: February 2015

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Tanning

Did you know that when you are under UV rays, you are causing DNA damage?  Tanning is the body’s defense against UV rays.  When you tan, your body is changing your melanin (skin pigment) in order...

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Butter or Margarine

When I was in 7th grade, my home eco teacher asked us what the difference was between butter and margarine.  Honestly, I didn’t know at the time.  My family used margarine and called it...

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USDA Revamp on Fats and Cholesterol

The government is starting to make a change in a better direction.  Though, it still isn’t fully accurate. Natural fats (like that from animal sources, avocados, olives, coconuts) saturated fats (extra source) – not trans...