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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Farmed Fish

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Farm fishing’s roots can be traced back to the early 1700s when a German farmer was able to effectively gather, fertilize, hatch, and grow fish from mere eggs. Since then, the method has been replicated around the world in countries like Japan, the United States, Canada, Chile, and Norway, to name a few. The practice entails raising fish in large tanks situated inland or in enclosures or nets in shorelines and even in the open ocean. Though this method appears sustainable at first glance, it in fact has manifold negative effects which is why we recommend that you steer clear of farmed fish at all costs.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Regular Butter

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Regular butter is a dairy product made from milk harvested from cows that live in confined industrial farms. Long been a part of the American diet, regular butter is used as a spread, condiment, and in cooking such as in frying and sautéing, sauce making, and baking as well. Practically a staple in every American kitchen, regular butter has manifold negative effects and eliminating it from your diet is advised if you want to succeed in your overall wellness goals.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Margarine

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Margarine’s roots can be traced to the 1800s, back when France’s Emperor Napoleon III offered an incentive to anyone who could create an approximate substitute for butter that is good enough for use by the masses and the country’s armed forces.  Originally made from pure beef fat, margarine’s ingredients underwent several modifications. Today, this condiment that is used as a spread, and in cooking and baking, is now made exclusively from or a combination of safflower, soybean, cottonseed, rapeseed, or sunflower oils.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Non-Organic Meats

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Non-organic meats, just like the name implies, are food products harvested from animals that have been raised in industrial farms and large-scale feedlots. Quite unlike pasture-raised organic pork or grass-fed beef, bison, buffalo or lamb,  non-organic meats have been maintained on a high-grain diet as well as routinely administered with synthetic growth hormones and antibiotics prior to slaughter. Though relatively cheaper and widely available, steering clear of non-organic meats is advised as these food products have harmful effects to the body.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Dark Chocolate

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Chocolate is not something that comes to mind when one thinks about superhuman food. After all, chocolate is a commercially processed sweet treat laden with chemical additives and preservatives. It is crucial to note though that not all chocolates are created equal, and dark chocolate is one of the healthier versions of this beloved dessert item. No doubt a healthy addition to your diet, there are some downsides to dark chocolate that are worth mentioning though.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Almond Butter

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Almond butter is fast becoming the more preferred substitute to commercially produced roasted nut butter products like peanut butter. This comes as no surprise as almond butter indeed has a better nutritional profile as its favorable fat content is more heart-healthy and it does not contain high amounts of salt as well. Almond butter tastes delectable and is very versatile, too, making it suitable to be eaten on its own or as an add-on ingredient in sauces, homemade baked items and even smoothies as well.

Almond butter undoubtedly has a lot to offer health-wise. However, reasonable consumption of this food product should still be considered for a number of reasons.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Coconut Ice Cream

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Coconut ice cream is just as its name implies, a frozen treat made with coconut milk instead of the usual cow’s milk. Fast becoming a favorite among wellness enthusiasts, coconut milk has its downsides, too, which is why reasonable consumption of this product would be prudent.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Organic Peanut Butter

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Organic peanut butter is a tasty food paste made from peanuts that have been grown following the United States Department of Agriculture’s  organic farming standards. This means the raw materials used are free of genetic modification, petrochemical residues, as well as exposure to radiation. Organic peanut butter has become a popular alternative to commercially produced roasted nut butter, too, but while this is the case, reasonable consumption of this tasty treat is still advised.

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

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Mayonnaise is undoubtedly one of the most loved condiments out there. Its characteristic creamy yet slightly sour taste makes it an ideal base for dressings, dips and sauces, as well as a flavor enhancer for sandwiches and salads. This is the reason practically every American kitchen won’t do without this condiment. Though this is the case, reasonable consumption of mayonnaise is still advised for a variety of considerations.

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

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Bacon has been a part of the American diet for as long as we can remember. Made from fatty pork belly slices which are typically cured in salt, nitrates and sugar and then smoked for days, thus rendering that delectable taste that’s incomparable with other cured meats. Though practically a breakfast staple in most American homes, reasonable consumption of bacon is still advised for a host of reasons.

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