Do you know the difference between Omega 3 and 6 fats? Omega 6 fats are pro-inflammatory and omega 3 fats are anti-inflammatory fats. Yet they are both labeled polyunsaturated fats. So we dig into the difference and debunk both of them in this podcast. Here’s what we’ll cover: The difference between omega 6 and omega 3 fats Food sources of … [Read more...]
Omega 3 vs Omega 6 Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated fats, we’ve all heard of that right? But both omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids come under the umbrella of polyunsaturated fats, and yet they are both very different. I remember asking my university lecturer about the reason why polyunsaturated fats have been promoted so heavily as “healthy” fats when omega 6 fats are know to be not … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #53: Is Butter or Margarine A Healthier Choice?
In todays short food facts podcast we answer the question: Is butter or margarine a healthier choice. What you'll get are a few of the facts and then you can decide for yourself. I already know what my choice is, so what do you think? Extra Resources Here are a couple of videos on the manfacturing processes of butter and margarine. Here is a … [Read more...]
GFE Podcast #34: Is Canola Oil Good For You?
Canola oil is included in many processed and packaged foods today but is canola oil good for you? Personally I think not and in this short Food Facts podcast you'll hear about the process it takes to get canola oil on the shelf. It is a heavily refined and processed oil. Does that make a healthy oil? I'll let you decide. Here's a video that … [Read more...]
Which is healthier: Butter or margarine?
There has been a long term mantra out there in society telling us to eat margarine because it's healthier, but which is really healthier? Butter or margarine? Truth be told it's opposite to common knowledge, butter is definitely better! I wrote a post yesterday to describe the difference between butter and margarine where we talked about the … [Read more...]
What is the difference between butter and margarine?
Have you ever wondered what the difference between butter and margarine is? Or perhaps you've heard you should be eating margarine for health instead of butter and don't know which one to choose. Well over the next couple of posts we'll be covering the differences between the two and also having a chat about what option might be the … [Read more...]
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