Showing posts with label Unhealthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unhealthy. Show all posts

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Healthy Vs Unhealthy Oil


Greapeseed oil:Grape Seed Extract and its oil is derived from the seeds of a grape. Due to their nutritional and medicinal properties grapes, their seeds, and leaves have been used in many home remedies for centuries.

.*Walnut oil:Walnuts and walnut oil are rich in antioxidants and are one of the best antioxidant sources among the tree nu
ts.

Avocado Oil:Avocado oil is of of the few oils not pressed from oil-rich seeds but from the flesh of the fruit of the avocado tree

*Coconut Oil:The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength.

*Olive Oil:In addition to bolstering the immune system and helping to protect against viruses, olive oil has also been found to be effective in fighting against diseases such as: Cancer,Heart Disease, Stress, Blood Pressure,Diabetes,Obesity,Arthritis and Osteoporosis

*Hemp seed oil:Hemp seed and oil has been called "Nature’s Perfect Food for Humanity"

*Flax seed oil:Flax Seed Oil is derived from flax seeds, flax seeds are an excellent source of Omega-9 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber and protein, as well as manganese, folate, Vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorous, lecithin, zinc, and copper. In addition, flax seeds are concentrated in lignan, which has been shown to fight both breast cancer and colon cancer.

Brazil Nut Oil: Brazil Nut Oil is also one of the best sources of selenium around

Least Healthy

*Palm oil:This oil is generally found in processed foods and contains a high ratio of saturated fat. Studies show it may raise the risk of heart disease and spike cholesterol levels.

*Cottonseed oil:Cottonseed oil is so toxic that it is often used as a pesticide

*Vegetable and soybean oil:Hydrogenated oils and fats are extra-saturated and can increase "bad" LDL cholesterol and decrease "good" HDLcholesterol. They're typically found in processed foods and snack items with a longer shelf-life.

(from Natural News)Corn oil:Corn Oil's polyunsaturated acids are the prime requirements for cancer growth. Long-term corn oil use is associated with colon cancers because it inhibits an enzyme used to prevent cancer growth. Further, Japanese researchers have found that long-term use of con oil and other corn products increases mortality rates and esophageal cancers.

(from Natural News)Canola oil: Canola oil comes from genetically engineered rapeseed. Rapeseed is easy to produce because it is so toxic not even insects want it. It was originally used as a lubricant for machinery in small industries. It has been proven to cause lung cancer and heart disease. It was originally used in Europe in farm animal feeds. These animals went blind, began exhibiting various diseases, and finally went mad and began attacking people.

* Sunflower oil and Safflower oil: Vegetable Oils and their fats should be avoided completely. There are much healthier alternatives and there is no reason or need to consume these types of fats



Monday, September 24, 2012

6 Most Unhealthy Foods



6 of the Most Unhealthy and Potentially Cancer-Causing Foods *source Renegade Health Article
*Processed Meat: Meats preserved by smoking, curing, or salting, or that contain chemical preservatives, are linked to an increased risk of colon cancer. Most are manufactured with a carcinogenic ingredient known as sodium nitrite, used to turn packaged meats a bright red color so they look fresh.

*Soda:

It’s loaded with calories, sugar, and artificial ingredients, and has no nutritional benefit. One can of soda contains the equivalent of ten packets of sugar.

*Microwave Popcorn: Chemicals in the lining of the bag, including perfluoroctanoic acid (PFOA) are part of a class of compounds that may be linked to infertility in humans

*Conventional Apples (and Other “Dirty” Fruits): According to a survey by the Environmental Working Group, apples are the most pesticide-contaminated produce on average, with pesticides showing up on 98 percent of the more than 700 samples tested

*farmed salmon is not only lower in vitamin D than wild-caught, but higher in contaminants, including carcinogens, PCBs, flame retardants, and pesticides including DDT.

*Canned Tomatoes: The lining of most canned foods contains bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that acts as an estrogen and disrupts hormonal activity in the body. Studies show that BPA may be linked to heart disease, intestinal damage, and infertility and other reproductive issues
http://renegadehealth.com/blog/2012/05/21/7-of-the-most-unhealthy-and-potentially-cancer-causing-foods