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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Filtered Water

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Welcome to the drinks section of the Superhuman Food Pyramid. In this series, we will explore the variety of drinks available to us, as well as their effect on our health. Today’s article will focus on the wholesome benefits of filtered water and some recommendations on how to maximize its use.

You probably are already aware that your body is made up chiefly of water. It goes without saying that the quality of water you consume on a regular basis has a profound impact on your overall health and wellness. Filtered water, just as its name implies, is water that’s been subjected through a variety of water filtration media for purposes of decontamination. Filtered water isn’t only free of contaminants, like sediments and potentially pathogenic microorganisms, but it is also devoid of noxious metals and chemicals that are commonly found in tap water, and even in some bottled water brands.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of filtered water and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends it to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Commercial Flax Oil

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Commercial flax oil has become quite popular among health enthusiasts. But unlike cold press flax oil, the overall production practices, from farming of its raw material flax, to the subsequent extraction of the seeds’ edible oil, and even to the packaging methods used, all contribute to commercial flax oil’s unhealthy profile.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of commercial flax oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Celery

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Celery happens to be one of the go-to vegetables for dieters. Just like olives, celery too gets included in cocktail drinks. Though we’ve come to know celery in such light, this vegetable actually has a lot to offer nutritionally. But while this is the case, there are certain considerations that have to be taken into account prior to including celery in measurable amounts in your diet.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Regular Ice Cream

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Regular ice cream is one of America’s most favored sweet treats. This product is so widely available that it’s sold even in school cafeterias where children can readily purchase it. We’ve long been eating regular ice cream making it sometimes difficult to grasp the idea that continued consumption of this product actually has profound undesirable effects to the body.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of regular ice cream and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Milk Chocolate

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Much like regular ice cream, milk chocolate, too, is one of the most loved American dessert treats. But quite unlike dark chocolate, milk chocolate contains ingredients that make it an unhealthy food choice. Though easier to find and certainly much cheaper than its healthier dark chocolate counterpart, milk chocolate should be avoided if you want to reach your health and wellness goals.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of milk chocolate and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Soy Ice Cream

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When soy ice cream first became available in the market, vegetarians and diet-conscious individuals were the first ones to rejoice. After all, there’s this protein-rich treat that is for once not from an animal source and that can satisfy cravings for sweets. But just as with other soy beans-derived products like tofu and soy protein powder, soy ice cream too has undesirable effects to human health.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of soy ice cream and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Cottonseed Oil

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Cottonseed oil is one of the cheapest edible oils in the United States right now making it a favored ingredient in processed food products like breads, cereals, crackers, cookies, commercial salad dressings, and margarine. Extracted from the seeds of the cotton plant, cottonseed oil did not find any utility as an edible oil until the mid-1800s when the United States started exporting it to Europe, which at that time had difficulty sourcing edible oils due to ongoing wars. Since then, cottonseed oil, because of its very cheap price, was used illegally in the US as a filler in commercially sold animal fats and lard. It was even blended in olive oil, prompting Italy to ban American olive oil imports in 1883.

In the early 1900s, a special hydrogenation process was developed which enabled the production of cottonseed oil that stays solid in storage temperatures. This new product, which closely resembles lard, was then aggressively marketed as a healthy oil for cooking. To this day, the same claim is maintained about this edible oil. However, cottonseed oil consumption brings about unwanted health effects which is why it would be prudent to rule it out of your diet altogether.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of cottonseed oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Canola Oil

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Canola is a coined term where “Can” refers to Canada, and “ola” stands for oil. Canola oil has come a long way from being an industrial lubricant for naval and merchant ships as well as steam engines during the early- through mid-1900s, to being the third most utilized edible oil around the world. Now primarily extracted from low erucic acid rapeseed or LEAR, canola is not only a major crop in Canada but in the United States as well. This wide availability of canola oil makes it easy to include in one’s diet. However, steering clear of canola oil use is advised for a host of health concerns.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of canola oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Sunflower Oil

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Sunflower oil is one of the most commonly used vegetable oils in the food manufacturing industry. Sunflower oil is utilized as a base oil in commercial salad dressings, as a shortening in baked regular wheat products,  or as a preservative oil in processed farmed fish like canned salmon and tuna. While this is the case, excluding sunflower oil from your diet is prudent as consumption of this edible oil may result in harmful health effects.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of sunflower oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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