People enjoy fresh tropical fruits because of their delicious and unforgettable taste. But aside from their flavor, tropical fruits can give you many health benefits. One example is the coconut. In the Philippines, the coconut is called the “tree of life,” because every part of the plant—from the roots to the leaves—can be utilized.Coconut juice [...]
Beware: if you see “hydrogenated oil” or “partially hydrogenated oil” on the label of your favorite energy bar or granola bar, think twice before taking another bite. Better yet, if you’re buying your supply for the week, put it back on the grocery shelf. We all know that processed food contains harmful chemicals that have [...]
When you think about cooking oils, you probably don’t think that any of them can help you lose weight. After all, cooking oil is a source of fat, and fats have been blamed for giving people those extra pounds. But not all fats are bad. In her book The Coconut Diet, nutritionist Cherie Calborn (also [...]
If you look at the label of a cocoa cassava bar, you’ll notice that it contains about 7 grams of saturated fat. Because of bad publicity and flawed studies, saturated fat has been branded as an unhealthy fat, when in reality, it is impossible to have a healthy diet which does not include saturated fats. [...]
Does the sight of coconut trees conjure visions of a tropical island paradise? In Asia and the South Pacific Islands, the coconut tree is so much more than a source of shade on a bright sunny day on the beach; it’s known as the “tree of life” because it is a nutritious source of meat, [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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