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Cholesterol truths
Managing cholesterol is a cornerstone of modern medical care. Patients will say, "I have high cholesterol as if it is a disease, but it is not. High cholesterol is only one risk factor (and not a particularly predictive one) for eventually developing cardiovascular disease.

Lecithin
Your mother may never have admonished you to take your lecithin, but this healthy fat is essential for the normal function of every cell in our bodies.

Grapeseed Oil
You may have heard it through the grapevine: this sweet juicy fruit offers a multitude of health benefits eaten as is from the vine, dried as raisins, processed into jam, or sipped as wine or juice. Even the seeds have been pressed into action to provide an excellent heart-healthy oil.

Too Good to Be True?
Palm oil is the second-most consumed oil in the world and it is quickly replacing the partially hydrogenated fats (or trans fats) in many of your favourite treats. But there's a dark side to palm oil. Read on to discover what you need to know about this controversial oil.

Trans Fat-Free
In the field of natural health, we'll probably remember 2007 as the year of trans fat-free-and it's about time.

Navigating the Supplement Maze
Your first trip to the local natural health store's supplements aisle can be overwhelming. The myriad of nutrient and herbal helpers that populate the shelves can make it difficult to navigate your way to just the right supplements for your own good health.

Miraculous Coconut Oil
A healthy staple in the traditional diets of tropical islanders for thousands of years, coconut oil has been discredited as good cooking oil in North American kitchens. Today, we have a healthy tropical oil alternative.

Curbing Type 2 Diabetes
Diet and exercise are key for preventing type 2 diabetes. Consuming a balanced diet of carbohydrates, protein, and "good fats can stimulate weight loss and keep blood sugars within a healthy range.