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Is Canola Oil Healthy?

All vegetable oils are made entirely of fat, but each type has a different blend of polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and saturated fat. Canola oil is predominantly comprised of monounsaturated fat with a low amount of saturated fat - even lower than most other cooking oils." Monounsaturated fat, when used to replace saturated fat in your dietary pattern, is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

15 Minutes VS. 30 Minutes of Stationary Biking

The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that you accumulate 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week, ideally in bouts of 10 minutes or longer. So, either longer or shorter sessions on your exercise bike can be beneficial. If you work at a higher intensity during 15-minute bouts and a slower intensity during the 30-minute bouts, they may end up having nearly equal physiological benefits.

Q. Is it true that sour cherries or sour cherry juices are effective for...

Q. Is it true that sour cherries or sour cherry juices are effective for pain relief? How much should I consume if so?

Q. When studies refer to “cups” of coffee or tea, do they mean eight-ounce...

Q. When studies refer to "cups" of coffee or tea, do they mean eight-ounce cups or the more typical amount found in a standard mug of coffee or tea?

Q. Is there any danger of salmonella contamination in raw almonds?

Q. Is there any danger of salmonella contamination in raw almonds?

Q. Should I avoid eating spinach because it has oxalate found in kidney stones?...

Q. Should I avoid eating spinach because it has oxalate found in kidney stones? I already have some kidney stones.

Q. I read in your newsletter that plant sources of zinc such as whole...

Q. I read in your newsletter that plant sources of zinc such as whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds contain phytate, which blocks some of the mineral's absorption. Is there any way to increase the zinc availability from these foods?

Q. Will apple cider vinegar really improve blood pressure?

Q. Will apple cider vinegar really improve blood pressure?

Q. How much sugar in cold cereal is too much?

Q. How much sugar in cold cereal is too much?

Q. I recently read that eating white rice, white pasta, white potatoes and white...

Q. I recently read that eating white rice, white pasta, white potatoes and white bread is not good for you. I am writing simply because I like these foods. Can you please tell me if I am actually harming myself by eating these white foods?