Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN'T. PART 31: BUTTER
WHY WE AVOID IT: Made of pure fat, two-thirds of which is saturated fat. Health authorities have been telling us for years that foods like butter are clogging our arteries and causing heart disease. Even though the evidence proves otherwise, many of us can’t shake our fat phobia. We were told to replace butter with trans-fat laden…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 8: KEFIR
Why we avoid it: Kefir tastes like someone added Champagne to yoghurt. Not everyone likes its fizzy, acidic and sourdough taste. It also contains a small amount of alcohol and smells like milk gone sour. Even so... Why we should eat it: Kefir may be an acquired taste, but its nutritional qualities may surpass that of yoghurt. Made…
Foods you avoid BUT SHOULDN’T Part 6: CHEESE
Why we avoid it: Cheese is so confusing that many people don’t know where it fits in a healthy lifestyle. It’s full of fat and calories -- we’re certain of that. But what’s better for you? Soft or hard, non-fat or full fat, mild-flavoured or intense? Why we should eat it: Let’s assume that we’re talking about cheese that doesn’t…