Fat is not the enemy it was made out to be in the 1990s. What matters most is the type of fat. Replacing saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats is linked to lower LDL cholesterol and lower heart disease risk, according to the Dietary Guidelines and the American Heart Association. The fats to favor … Read more
A homemade bird feeder is a good weekend project, including with kids. This design is a covered platform feeder: a tray with a roof that keeps seed mostly dry and lets you watch birds easily. It attracts a wide range of species, from cardinals and chickadees to finches and sparrows. What you need Tools: saw, … Read more
“Seed oils” has become a buzzword on social media, often accompanied by claims that they are toxic. The reality is more nuanced. Here is what seed oils are and what the evidence says. What counts as a seed oil Seed oils are vegetable oils extracted from the seeds of plants. The ones most often discussed … Read more
