Canola Oil - A Nice Choice

There are plenty of cooking oils out there - extra virgin olive oil being a favorite. Canola oil is another reasonable option. It can be a healthy choice that doesn't significantly impact food flavor. AND you want to lean organic when it comes to canola oil. In fact, lean towards a specific form of organic canola oil - please read on...

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Got IBS? Maybe Go Gluten-Free

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is very common. And sometimes the symptoms are hard to manage.

You may have heard about gluten-free diets being associated with an improved sense of health for some people.

Now there are data suggesting that people with IBS might lessen symptoms by following a gluten-free diet.

If you have IBS a gluten-free trial (after consulting with your doctor) may be worthwhile.

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Peanut Butter - Is Low Fat Better?

Peanut butter can be a healthy (and tasty) option when eaten in moderation.

And lower fat varieties should be even better, right?

Well, not really.

It's okay to eat low fat varieties of peanut butter on occasion but full fat peanut butters are healthier for you.

Better still - try some almond or cashew butter.

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