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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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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Cold Press Flax Oil

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Cold press flax oil is the edible oil extracted from the seeds of the flax plant without the use of heat. Cold press flax oil is quite unique in that it is one of the few edible oils from plant sources that has alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is the precursor to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), omega-3 essential fatty acids found in triglyceride-based fish oil as well as pure cod liver oil, and which are touted for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cold press flax oil is undoubtedly a healthy addition to your diet. However, reasonable consumption of this edible oil should still be considered.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Palm Oil

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Palm oil is a type of edible oil extracted from the fibrous fruit of the tree bearing the same name. Widely used as a basic ingredient of food products from margarine to cream cheese, and cosmetic items like soap, palm oil to this day is one of the most commercially important edible oils around the world. Though it certainly is a good addition to a healthful diet, reasonable consumption of this edible oil is still advised due to a number of reasons.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Pure Cod Liver Oil

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Pure cod liver oil is an edible oil touted for its manifold health wonders. It is processed by first steaming cod liver, which is then subsequently pressed to extract the oil. Pure cod liver oil, much like triglyceride-based fish oil, contains the omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. Now readily available in convenient capsule and liquid forms, pure cod liver oil is worth including in your diet as it provides manifold health benefits to the body.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of pure cod liver oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you include this source of dietary fats to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Triglyceride-Based Fish Oil

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There are two types of fish oils currently sold in the market, namely the triglyceride-based fish oil and the fatty acid ethyl ester fish oil. Discussions about the efficacy and safety of both types of fish oils are rife, and for good reason. As it turns out, triglyceride-based fish oil delivers far superior health benefits that its ethyl ester counterpart.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of triglyceride-based fish oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you include this source of dietary fats to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Ghee

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Ghee is a dairy product that is considered a staple ingredient in Southern Asian cooking, particularly Indian cuisine. It is made from butter that has been further cooked to remove all milk solids as well as moisture, hence its other names drawn butter and clarified butter. Now readily available in countries like the United States, ghee is worth including in your diet as it has manifold benefits to the body.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Macadamia Nut Oil

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Macadamia nut oil, though more popularly used as a beauty aid, has in fact manifold benefits when included in one’s diet. Extracted from the nut meat of the macadamia tree which is indigenous in Australia, macadamia nut oil was then considered an exotic product. However, the crop eventually got propagated and cultivated in other parts of the world. Hawaii became the country’s main producer of macadamia, and California and Florida soon followed suit in commercially growing the crop. Robust local production of macadamias is a fortunate thing as it means we can easily access macadamia nut oil so as to be able to take advantage of its healthful goodness.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Organic Grass-Fed Butter

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Pasture-raised animal products like grass-fed beef, bison, buffalo or lamb, pasture-raised organic pork, and raw cheese from grass fed cows, though not yet as easily available in the market as their feedlot-raised counterparts, are becoming popular because of the apparent health benefits that they deliver. One other food product that is slowly catching the attention of health conscious individuals is grass-fed butter. Hailed for its delectably rich flavor, grass-fed butter, too, has a lot to boast in the nutrient and micronutrient department.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Olive Oil

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Used for centuries, olive oil to this day still proves to be one of the most versatile oils because of its function as food, beauty aid, as well as home remedy for a host of physical maladies. Olive oil used to mostly come from Mediterranean Europe. However, even the United States now has its own olive oil production. This is certainly a good thing as a sustainable supply of olive oil means it’s easily accessible to allow us to maximize its manifold health benefits.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Coconut Meat

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Coconut meat is the rich white lining that is contained within the shell of a coconut. Coconut meat can be juicy and tender, or slightly thick and crunchy, to tough and fibrous depending on how long the kernel has been stored. Though coconut only grows in tropical regions of the world, it is now widely available in the American consumer market. And this is a fortunate thing as eating food products derived from coconut like coconut oil and coconut meat on a regular basis has profound positive effects to your overall health.

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