Olestra - friend or faux?
Article Abstract:
Procter and Gamble Co.'s olestra enables health-conscious individuals to indulge in salty snack-foods without worrying about fats and calories. Health experts, however, claim that the fat substitute washes away carotenoids and vitamins A, D, E and K before it cab be absorbed by the body.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1996
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Hold the fort! Antioxidant-fortified foods
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The popularity of antioxidants as food supplements is matched by the still unresolved controversy over its beneficial effects. Meanwhile, the wisest policy to follow in eating is to absorb a lot of natural antioxidants in the form of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1995
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Gobble this up
Article Abstract:
Healthy turkey recipes are presented which contain low amounts of fat and are suitable for bodybuilders. Advice on ways to avoid eating extra fat at Thanksgiving meals is described.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1999
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