Hi all, When I was younger eggs were considered good for you. Then, suddenly, they became bad for you (same with butter.) Then the yolks were good for you. Later just the egg whites were the healthy part. Now whole eggs get the thumbs-up again, I think.
Remember the food pyramid we were taught? Gone. In its place 'my plate,' which is protein, veggies, fruit, grains and dairy. Seems that everytime we turn around there's a new fad diet. Scarsdale. Atkins, South Beach. Paleo, anyone? The same goes for 'miracle' foods (quinoa, noni juice, goji berries, acai). What's 'healthy' for you changes almost monthly. Here's an article I saw today regarding Omega-3 supplements. Eat natural foods instead of supplements, whenever possible. Fish-oil supplements credited with a range of health benefits could trigger prostate cancer. Experts found that omega-3 fatty acids may raise the risk of the most lethal form of the disease by more than 70 per cent. Researchers warned against omega-3 pills, and recommended eating just one or two meals of oily fish per week. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2359466/Taking-omega-3-fish-oil-supplements-increase-risk-aggressive-prostate-cancer-70.html
