Nutrition Facts Guide: Superfoods, Lipids & Healthy Oils

Nutrition facts for superfoods like acerola cherry and ginger juice reveal hidden health benefits. Learn about the three types of lipids, the difference between cider and distilled vinegar, and the best vitamins for vibrant skin.

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Risks From Abnormally Low Lipids

Published Jul,26 2011 | By M. Gideon Hoyle

Maintaining healthy lipid levels is crucial for overall well-being. Low lipid risks include fatty acid deficiency, low cholesterol, and hypolipidemia. Learn about the importance of dietary fat and cholesterol, and how to prevent abnormal LDL and HDL cholesterol levels.

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What Are Kcal Calories?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By M. Gideon Hoyle

A kilocalorie, or Kcal in abbreviated form, is a measurement of the amount of energy in the foods you eat. Low-energy foods have a relatively small amount of kilocalories, while high-energy foods have a lot of kilocalories.