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Margarine / Hydrogenated Oil by culturedcook Posted Tue 01 Jul 2008 12:00am I admit, I have very strong feelings about margarine, and they’re all negative. Margarine/shortening is hydrogenated oil plus yellow dye. Hydrogenation occurs when the oil is forced to bond with the water, thus becoming semi-solid..and far more stable than the original fluid oil, which is why the food industry uses hydrogenated oil so extensively Read on »

Replacements for Partially Hydrogenated Oils by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 03 Mar 2010 4:13pm Now that partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) have been removed from many processed foods, which substitutes are acceptable and which should be avoided? Most... to non-hydrogenated corn and soy oil in 2006. McDonald's now uses trans-fat free canola and soybean oils). • Olive oil is high in healthful monounsaturated fats and is an excellent Read on »

Know Your Ingredients: Partially Hydrogenated Oils by Bob M. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 21 May 2008 1:08pm - Partially hydrogenated oil. It’s in many, many processed foods, and you may have heard all the uproar related to it the last few years with the trans fat scare. And scared you should be. Partially hydrogenated oils are formed when an oil (doesn’t matter what oil you start with) is bombarded with hydrogen. This hydrogen fills in the spaces Read on »

Fruit! And Yogurt! Well, More Like Sugar and Partially Hydrogenated Oils… by Andy B. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Fri 13 Nov 2009 10:00pm of fruit here]“. Let’s have a look at the not-surprisingly-lengthy ingredient list: Sugar, coating ( sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel and palm oil, calcium carbonate... and partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) than actual yogurt! 3. Even worse, the yogurt cultures have been heat-treated after culturing, rendering their probiotic qualities Read on »

Is hydrolyzed soy the same thing as partially hydrogenated soybean oil? by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:12pm with added hydrogen atoms. Fully hydrogenated oils are solid at room temperature (like Crisco) while partially hydrogenated ones are softer. Many processed foods and margarines use partially hydrogenated oils. Which is worse? Fully hydrogenated vegetable oils resemble ordinary saturated fats, while partially hydrogenated oils have a chemical structure Read on »

Ghee and Coco-what Oil!?: Exploring New Oils in the Kitchen. by kulamama Posted Wed 10 Nov 2010 9:04pm ?” The answer is no. Sadly, coconut oil is still repairing its reputation after studies linked refined, hydrogenated coconut oil with poor health outcomes in animals. I think we all know hydrogenated oils in any form are bad for our health, so it really wasn’t the coconut oil’s fault all those years ago. Unrefined, organic coconut oil is actually Read on »

What carrier oil to use with helichrysum essential oil by Liani Posted Thu 04 Nov 2010 3:24pm Nov 05, 2010 Rating All of Carrier oil by: Liani W Hi Nur, I think all of carrier oils are blends well with helichrysum essential oil. ~Liani~ Read on »

Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Tue 09 Mar 2010 3:46am By now, you have probably heard about the vast health benefits of fish oil. You may have already included this in your diet. If you haven’t, you are missing out on those essential health benefits. But today, we are hearing more about Krill oil. When it comes to Krill Oil and Fish Oil, which one is the best choice? Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil – What Read on »

Flaxseed Oil vs. Fish Oil by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Sat 03 Apr 2010 5:22pm The opinions of the experts vary when debating which is better between flaxseed oil and fish oil. Supporters of each of them claim that theirs is better than the other. Reviewing the facts of each can help you decide for yourself. Flaxseed Oil – Advantages and Disadvantages There are many verified benefits of flaxseed oil and it is effective Read on »

Is flaxseed oil a substitute for fish oil? by Dr. William D. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:25pm This question comes up so frequently that it's worth going over. Flaxseed oil is a wonderful oil rich in linolenic acid, which may provide health benefits all... of the Mediterranean diet, is due to linolenic acid. Flaxseed oil is also rich in monounsaturates and low in saturates, both desirable qualities. Of course, I'm talking here about flaxseed Read on »