Coconut oil contains a higher saturated fat content (92%) versus other oils such as, olive oil (at 15% saturated fat). So WHY is there an increasing trend toward the use of coconut oil? The answer to this question lies behind triglyceride content. What is a triglyceride? This is a type of fat that is foundContinue reading “The Benefits of Coconut Oil”
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The Power of Oats
Oats are a whole grain and also considered to be a super grain in my books! The oat kernel is made up of three components: the oat bran, oat endosperm, and oat germ. In comparison to other sources of whole grains, oats are higher in protein and contain a healthier fat content. Additionally, oats areContinue reading “The Power of Oats”