Low Fat FallacyWritten by Jim Foster
I guess we all know that obesity is at epidemic levels. It's drummed into us from all angles. Isn't it strange that we have biggest range of low-fat foods available but we keep getting fatter?Isn't somebody going to stand up and say "It hasn't worked"? In 70's and 80's we were told that fat was enemy, and carbohydrates were good. The USDA Healthy Food Pyramid had carbs as base (6-11 servings per day). There was however, little mention of quality of these carbohydrates. Manufacturers were quick to respond, and began bringing out "Low Fat", "Fat-Free", and "Lite" versions of various food products. These are generally biggest selling items, and have resulted in lot's of clever marketing tactics - in fact anything to make consumer feel guilty, and look for "Fat-Free" option. Milk - Is Whole Milk Really That Bad? Most of our modern milk undergoes process of homogenisation. This process forces fat globules into an atomiser (i.e. tiny holes) that will form tiny particles. These particles are then evenly dispersed throughout milk, giving milk a uniform appearance. Most of our low fat, trim, super-trim milks are created using this process. However, recent research has shown that structural changes do occur in homogenisation process. In unhomogenised milk, an enzyme called xanthine oxidase would pass throught digestive system, and be secreted harmlessly through bowel. The homogenisation process allows this enzyme to enter bloodstream. Some researchers are saying enzyme attacks issues of our heart and arteries, encouranging an increase in cholesterol levels! Low Fat Hasn't Worked
| | Fluoride in Drinking WaterWritten by Alfred Jones
Are there any benefits to be obtained from drinking water that has Fluoride added? Well, jury seems to be out, and they have been out for a very long time, without producing a satisfactory answer as to whether it is beneficial or harmful.Scientists have discovered that there is a Toxic interaction between Fluoride and Aluminium, which can lead to Alzheimer's Disease. Others say that Fluoridation is a corrosive poison that will produce serious effects over long term. A large number of local authorities, worldwide have included Fluoride in Cocktail that is called drinking water, for many years, whilst others have steered clear of inflicting this on public, without their consent. Some authorities feel, that if parents want their children to have Fluoride, they can obtain tablets themselves, some authorities even provide them free, if they are required, as cost is not usually a problem, Fluoride is not an expensive chemical. It is very difficult not to use Fluoride, as most brands of toothpaste contain this chemical, though if you read labeling on products, you will find that there are a few around, that are free of Fluoride, perhaps this is what you should be looking out for if you put any value on your health, of course choice is yours. Fluoride is supposed to help prevent teeth problems in growing children, it appears from a number of reports that it makes very little difference to state of childrens teeth, large numbers of Dentists are very much in favour of fluoride in water.
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