Flaxseeds are mostly known for their dense nutrient composition and health benefits similar to chia seeds. Flaxseed side-effects are, however, not uncommon and worth considering before adding them to our…
Flax is a plant that is native to Western Asia. It has been used as early as 30,000 years ago. One of the earliest records of flax usage were in…
This article answers questions such as: what is cocoa powder, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa liquor, what are the health benefits and health promoting components of…
Chia (Salvia Hispanica) is an annual herb that blooms during the summer season and belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). The edible part of the chia plant are the seeds.…
Numerous, commonly publicized chia seeds benefits have elevated its rank to a superfood. Producers, distributors, health food stores, media and many online sources attribute a wide range of health benefits…
Coconut oil benefits and health risks remain controversial. Mainstream nutrition (including major health organizations) to this date consider saturated fats as dangerous to heart health, regardless of their category and…
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have become an increasingly popular macronutrient in recent decades. MCTs have recently been linked to numerous health benefits, with two of the most popular products coconut…
The unique therapeutic properties of medium chain triglycerides are not new to science. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been used for therapeutic purposes since the mid-20th century as an alternative…
MCT oil or median chain triglycerides oil is an extract from edible oils such as coconut or palm oils. It is tasteless, and can be either colorless or slightly yellowish.
This article describes some common myths related to categorizing lauric acid as long chain, and explains why it is actually a medium chain fatty acid. Medium chain fatty acids are…
Medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) contain between 6 and 12 carbon atoms (6C and 12C). Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fat molecules composed mostly of MCFAs. One MCT molecule consists…
This article addresses the different fate of long and medium chain fatty acids in the body. It is a reference point to articles discussing the benefits of medium chain fatty…
