Eat Your Butter! Fats from animal and vegetable sources provide a concentrated source of energy in the diet; they also provide the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormone-like substances. Fats have received more "bad press" than any other food out there. As a result they're largely misunderstood. Find out all about fats.
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  • Cholesterol & Lipids
    by Dr. Gary Farr 12/31/2005
    The term "lipids" describes an entire class of fats and fat-like substances in the blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are two types of lipids. Find out more here.

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    by Dr. Gary Farr 7/22/2003
    Sign up for our FREE health newsletter from BecomeHealthyNow.com. The Healthy newsletter brings the latest research, news and ideas you can use, fun mini-quizzes and a listing of the live events and happenings on the BecomeHealthyNow sites and communities. You'll always be up to date on current health topics as the BecomeHealthyNow.com web site is continually updated.

  • Health Survey
    by Dr. Gary Farr 7/22/2003
    The health survey finds out about the state of your health. You may discover things about your health you didn't know before. This increased awareness of your health can help you take the appropriate action to improve the state of your body's function.

  • How the Liver Works
    by Dr. Gary Farr 9/23/2011
    The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. Our largest organ, the liver is located in a central position of the abdomen, and is intimately involved in almost every aspect of the body's processes. Because of its central role, liver disease strikes at the very heart of the body's functions and processes - and can be extremely life-threatening. You cannot live without a liver. We cover in detail the functions of the liver.

  • Infants Tolerate Adult Equivalent of 40 Eggs Per Week
    by Dr. Gary Farr 2/1/2004
    Egg yolks can be a source of the long chain fish oil fat DHA but many people are concerned about the consequences on their cholesterol level.

  • Insulin and Its Metabolic Effects
    by Dr. Gary Farr 7/8/2003
    A lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin. This information was presented at Designs for Health Institute's BoulderFest Seminar.

  • Nutirtion Glossary
    by Dr. Gary Farr 9/10/2006
    From vitamin A to vitamin Z, here's a detailed list of what vitamins, minerals and other nutrients do in the body, and where you'll find them.

  • The Cholesterol Myths
    by Dr. Gary Farr 7/23/2003
    Have you been totally confused by medical propaganda? Don't feel bad. If the medical establishment can convince you you're going to die if you don't take aspirin for your heart condition, then there must be other lies as well! Well, we're going to present what Uffe Ravnskov, M.D., Ph.D. has to say. Once you've read this, that nice juicy steak with all the animal fat will really taste good!

  • The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
    by Dr. Gary Farr 2/5/2007
    The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment is a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism, including central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and thyroid autoimmunity. This test allows the practitioner to pinpoint common imbalances that underlie a broad spectrum of chronic illness.

  • The Danger of Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Fats
    by Dr. Gary Farr 12/31/2006
    Why not consume partially hydrogenated fats or oils? Because by the definition of "poison," partially hydrogenated fats and oils are poisons. READ THIS!

  • The Problems with Olestra
    by Dr. Gary Farr 12/30/2011
    Why in the world would anyone want to eat a chemical that inhibits the absorption of vitamins and causes diarrhea and abdominal cramping? Well, perhaps you dont eat foods with additives (how can they be called food), but you ought to have the low-down on how this crap got its hold in the food market. HINT: It has to do with politics and money.

  • What are Fats?
    by Dr. Gary Farr 7/23/2003
    Fats from animal and vegetable sources provide a concentrated source of energy in the diet; they also provide the building blocks for cell membranes and a variety of hormones and hormonelike substances. Fats have got a load of bad press in the past 10 years. In fact, they've got so much bad press that one would think they shouldn't be consumed. We'll go over the false information that's been presented so you can sort this all out. Your health depends on it and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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