Avocado shortage? Not in our house. Avocado in the form of guacamole is one snack food I have no problem offering my 14-year-old daughter on a regular basis. Avocados are full of healthy fat (monounsaturated) as well as an abundance of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Avocados will keep you regular. Plus, guacamole gives us a […]
“How many of you like fat?” I’m sure the kids in my food appreciation classes were dealing with a mental picture of a big tub of Crisco when I asked that question. Initially I was greeted with silence and blank stares. But when I explained that fat is not only necessary for health, but makes […]
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Robert Atkins was pilloried by the medical profession for having the nerve to question the prevailing dogma that fat is at the root of our dietary ills. Not fat, Atkins insisted, carbohydrates. Quit carbohydrates and the fat will melt off your body and restore your health. His words were like mana to millions of Americans suffering […]
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