My popcorn could be dangerous? Oh come on!

By Bryon Zirker

A likely human carcinogen perflourooctanoic acid (PFOA) used to
make teflon, was identified by the EPA. Sceintists have wondered
for years why the average american studied had traces of this chemical
in their blood.

These traces are hundreds times more than would come from non
stick cookware. Scientists now believe the culprit to be Microwave
popcorn. A study by the FDA found that the PFOA may leach from
the packaging during the heating process.

To avoid this risk and still enjoy popcorn try this:

1/4 cup popcorn
Brown paper lunch bag
stapler
Butter
Sea Salt

Put the popcorn in the bag and fold over 2 times. Staple with one
or two staples. This should not affect the microwave.Microwave
as usual. Add butter and salt. Enjoy the show!

Flouride Dangerous?

By Bryon Zirker

A study done by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) showed that when
there are high levels of flouride in drinking water it can cause tooth weakness
and discoloration. Also bone damage, and even fractures can occur. Millions of
Americans may be at risk.

The Environmental Protection Agency claims that anything over 4 mg per
liter is unhealthy. National Academy of Sciences claims that flouride-related
health problems can begin at 2 mg per liter.

The evidence that flouride when applied to your teeth can benefit is questionable
at best and there is NO evidence that flouride taken internally has any benefit at all.
You would not drink shampoo to clean your hair. Do not drink flouride poisoned water.
Drink only filtered water or spring water.

Cholesterol-Lower It With Nuts

By Bryon Zirker

A low cholesterol level is very important for good heart health.
You have to types of cholesterol LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.
The last few decades have been tough on nuts. Nuts are high in fat. Fat does not make you fat. High carbohydrate foods, high sugar foods, and foods high on the glycemic index make you fat. Also eating healthy fats does not contribute to heart disease. Consuming nuts which contain healthy fats can reduce the risk of heart disease.

Certain nuts have a positive lowering affect on cholesterol.

As shown by a recent look at studies completed in South Africa, eating 1.5 ounces of nuts per day for four weeks resulted in the following reductions in LDL cholesterol:

Peanuts: 6.4 percent
Walnuts: 7.5 percent
Almonds: 7.8 percent
Pecans: 13.4 percent

Nuts take time to digest. A good hunger helper, they satisfy you longer.
Snack on a few cups per day as a good part of your healthy eating plan.