New York has become the first city in the world to ban artificial trans fats from restaurants. Should other cities and states do the same? What do you think about bans on artificial trans fats?
Please take note. This article is about a simple substance that has literally caused an epidemic of obesity and other health problems to the masses of people who consume processed foods: partially hydrogenated oil. Scientists and nutritionists alike label this chemically enhanced ingredient a poison, and by true definition of the word; it is.
Partially hydrogenated oils are naturally occurring oils that are altered by an unnatural process. Hydrogenation is the action of passing hydrogen... Read Full Story
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two years after New York City declared war on artificial trans fats, nearly all city restaurants had successfully cut the artery-clogging fats from their menus, health officials reported Monday. In December 2006, the city's Board of Health decided to launch a gradual trans-fat phase-out from all licensed eating establishments -- including restaurants, school cafeterias and street vending spots. By November 2008, more than 98 percent of city restaurants had stopped... Read Full Story
Why fast foods are bad??? Eating a diet consisting abundantly of fast aliment could could cause your waistline to appendage added than bistro the aforementioned bulk of fat from convalescent sources. Monkeys fed a diet affluent in trans-fats - frequently begin in fast foods - grew bigger bellies than those fed a diet affluent in unsaturated fats, but absolute the aforementioned all-embracing amount of calories. They aswell developed signs of insulin resistance, which is an aboriginal... Read Full Story
Great list of Top 5 Cancer-Causing Foods that we should refrain from eating to keep us cancer-free and enjoy a healthy life. 1. Hot Dogs Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.. 2. Processed Meats and Bacon Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The... Read Full Story
No more Spicy Mexican Food or Greasy Texas BBQ if Nanny-Stater Dems get their way Two Democrat State Legislators have introduced a bill to ban trans fats in all restaurants around the State. The bill would also require that foods conform to less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving. From the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram , April 7: State Rep. Carol Alvarado of Houston and Sen. Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso, both Democrats, promoted legislation Monday that would ban artificial trans fats in all Texas... Read Full Story
By Mr.Pink Eyes
California has officially become the first state to ban trans fats. Rino Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill into law last week. Arnold, who had no problem putting steroids into his body, has decided that he is smarter than the average American and as such has the right to tell his constituents what they can put into theirs.
The Nanny staters are taking hold and gaining momentum, it has become accepted by Americans that the government knows what is best for... Read Full Story
Today's Lunch (ignore the styrofoam) Fresh organic greens with organic vegetables, raw bleu cheese & asparagus vinaigrette - grilled sirloin steak - cracker with liver pate - raw egg salad - lacto-fermented spicy sauerkraut - organic spelt whole wheat bread with raw butter served with mint tea sweetened with maple syrup. Today's morning snack (not pictured) 4 raw cheeses (yogurt, jack, colby, and italian) with soaked crunchy raw walnuts & pecans, and purified ice water. The OCD personality... Read Full Story
California has now become the first state in the U.S. to entirely ban food retailers and restaurants from using trans-fat. Some cities, like New York City and Philadelphia have already banned trans fats. Cuz it's bad for you... Trans-fats are partially hydrogenated vegetable oils that are used to extend the shelf life of products and can turn oily foods into semi-solid foods. They're used for frying and usually put into cakes, pastries, hot chocolate drink mixes, processed foods, margarines... Read Full Story
1. Sodium nitrite The list of the 12 most dangerous additives to red flag—until we know more—includes the preservative sodium nitrite, used to preserve, color, and flavor meat products. Sodium nitrite is commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef to stabilize the red color and add flavor. The preservative prevents growth of bacteria, but studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer. This would be at the top of my list of additives to cut... Read Full Story
The number one killer of Americans is heart disease. Yesterday the American Medical Association adopted a policy which supports legislation banning artificial trans fats from restaurants and bakeries across the United States. "Trans fats have been proven to raise LDL, the bad cholesterol, while lowering HDL, the good cholesterol, which significantly increases the risk for heart disease," stated Mary Anne McCaffree, MD, AMA board member. Continuing, "By supporting a ban on the use of... Read Full Story
