Disorders and Deficiencies

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22253/

Pheynlketonuria

Pheynlketonuria is a disorder in which the body lacks the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase to convert the essential amino acid phenylalanine into tyrosine. Thus, creates a severe build up of phenylalanine. PKU stands for Phenylketonuria, and it is an extremely rare disorder. PKU causes: problems with brain health, delayed social skills, seizures, and retardation. While living with PKU you must avoid eating several foods, such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs, nuts, cheese, and milk. While starches such as, potatoes, bread, pasta, and corn have to be eaten in moderation.

Scurvy

Vitamin C, that's right for me! Vitamin C is very essential to your overall health. But lack of vitamin C can lead to Scurvy. Scurvy is a nasty disorder that leaves its victims with weak gums, pale/weak skin, and rashes. The minimum amount of vitamin C required to prevent Scurvy is 10 mg. Also, through experiments with humans around the time of world war 2, scientists were able to use varying amounts of vitamin C to determine the RDI of vitamin C. Their conclusions were, that for a person to remain healthy needed to intake 45-60 mg of Vitamin C a day(RDI). To get this vitamin C, just find a citrus fruit and it should be packed with the essential vitamin.

Linus Pauling explains the significance of vitamin C to the skin.

Protein Deficiency Malnutrition

Protein is lean, and mean (but good for you too). Protein Deficiency Malnutrition is a condition where the human body doesn't ingest the essential amino acids (amino acids the body cannot create on its own) it needs . When the human body lacks these nutrients the homeostasis of the body is thrown off. One of the symptoms of this disorder is Edema (swelling of different areas due to lack of protein pumps/water build up). Kwashiorkor is one of the more widely known protein disorders.  Kwashiorkor is predominantly in poor african people. Other health risks are weak muscles, heart problems, and fluctuation in weight. Meat, chicken, fish, eggs, nuts, cheese, and milk could be viable food options the help this disorder. The deficiency can be prevented if the proper essential amino acids are ingested into the body.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/9402607/ns/today-today_health/t/why-should-i-take-vitamin-my-health/#.UJHxlrR0G0s

-Great article and video on importance on vitamin supplements, to prevent some deficiencies.

http://www.organicconsumers.org/school/aggression040405.cfm

-Interesting article on how children who are malnourished could become aggressive in older age.

Phenelketonuria

     Phenelketonuria (also known as PKU) is a rare inherited condition, in which a baby is born without the ablility to break down the amino acid phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is a natural substance and is a building block of protein. While a certain amount of phenylalanine is essential for normal growth and development, too much phenylalanine in the brain causes damage. Phenylalanine is essential in the production of the non-essential amino acid: tyrosine.

     PKU can only be contracted if  both parents must pass on the defective gene for a baby to have it. This is also called an autosomal recessive trait. Phenlketonuria has serveral noticable symptons, such as head size is significantly small, jerking movement in the legs and arms, unusual positionings of hands, etc. Phenylalanine, also, plays a role in the bodys productions of melanin. Melanin is a pigment responsible for skin and hair color. Therefore, babies with PKU may also have a lighter toned hair or skin.

      Currently there is no cure for PKU but it can be managed with a special treatment that lowers the level of phenylalanine in the body. Working with a dietitan at a metabolic clinic can help you decided of your needed diet. According to Mayo Clinic Staff, if you are following a low- phenylalanine dier you should keep the amout of phenylalanien eaten daily. You can do this by using a food diary. There are also tons of credited websites you can go to for answers asd well. 

 

Results from the International Maternal PKU Study

Study reveals new options for people with PKU

Fatty Acid Status Of Metabolic Patients: To Supplement Or Not To Supplement?

                         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpaki7F4HR0&feature=related

Muscles 

                                                                  Muscle Fibres

A muscle fibre is a cylindrical, multinucleate cell composed of numerous myofibrils that contracts when stimulated.  Skeletal muscles contain two types of muscle fibres:  Fast fibres and slow fibres.  Fast muscle fibres are called Type 2 fibres, while slow fibres are Type 1 fibres.  They affect a variety of things in the body; including the blood supply, the stores of myoglobin and mitochondria, cell respiration, and the lack or prevalence of stamina and strength.

http://www.synergy-athletics.com/effective-strength-training/whats-your-type-muscle-fibers-explained/
Very helpful! super detailed 

                                                        Fast  and Slow Muscle Fibres

Fast muscle fibres contract more rapidly and exert more force per unit of area than slow muscle fibres.  They can release large amounts of energy for a short period of time by anaerobic respiration, and are therefore quite useful in high-intensity exercises, such as sprints.  On the other hand, slow muscle fibres release energy more slowly by aerobic cell respiration, but can continue for longer.  This is important in endurance running, such as marathons.  

Good link showing the effects of said muscle fibers to athletic performance

http://www.hsc.csu.edu.au/pdhpe/core2/focus2/focus1/4007/2-1-4/fac2_1_4_6.htm

                                                       Significance to Athletic Performance

Moderate-intensity exercise encourages the development of slow fibres, such as distance running.  High-intensity exercises such as sprinting and weightlifting encourage the development of fast fibres.  This knowledge correlates perfectly with data found on the proportion of fast to slow fibres in elite atheletes.  

A study stated that on average, sprinters and throwers had a much higher percentage of fast fibres (around 65%) than long-distance runners did (20%).  This is significant because it shows a clear link between biology and athletic perfomance in the real world. 

This is a great video explaining the significance of fast and slow fibres to athletic performance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7dCi1rOMq4

Sources 

"Muscles and Fitness." Biology for the IB Diploma. Oxford: Oxford University , 2007. 116. Print.

Get the Nutrients You Need to Fall Asleep

 

Today many people suffer from lack of sleep. For some this is by choice but for many other people it is very hard to fall asleep at night. Lack of sleep causes people many problems in their daily lives. Fortunately this can be very easily fixed by altering your diet to one that helps you sleep when you need to, and stay awake during the day. The following post should help you learn how to get the nutrients you need to fall asleep.

  Having some dairy products (milk, yoghurt etc.) can enhance your sleep. Calcium can lower your stress level as well as in stabilize your nerve fibers. Having a banana can help you to get a quality sleep, because banana is a great supplier of potassium as well as magnesium which will assist you to relieve your stressed muscles.  Green tea is a rich supplier of theanine, which can  help you get to sleep. Experts have also revealed that almonds are a rich supplier of magnesium, which boosts your sleep because it aids in muscle relaxation. Almonds are also a great source of protein and while you are sleeping they are able to keep your blood sugar level steady.  Amino acids (found in protein) can enhance the manufacturing of  melatonin  in the body which can help to get a good night sleep.  It is also believed that a bowl of hot oatmeal can help you to get to sleep. It’s a great supplier of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium etc., which will fulfill your nutritional desire so your body can rest. Consuming cherry juice (especially tart cherries) can help people suffering from sleep insomnia.  Foods which are a great source of complex carbohydrates which can enhance the access of tryptophan in your bloodstream, which in turn helps you to get your quality sleep. So having a cereal just before going to bed can help.

                               

Some of these tips are new discoveries and scientists and doctors are still working to understand the effects. However most of them are easily proven, just not taught to most people in school. A combination of healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle can seriously improve sleeping patterns. Personally I am not a huge fan of all of the foods listed above but I do like some of them, and it doesn't take much to make a difference.

This video has some other great information on what to eat to help you sleep:

These websites also have some useful tips to getting the nutrients you need to fall asleep:

http://www.rd.com/slideshows/10-sleep-aids-high-glycemic-foods-to-help-you-snooze/

This website has tips for mothers of babies who are tired but these foods will help anyone get to sleep:

http://www.babyzone.com/mom/moms-fitness-and-diet/foods-to-help-you-sleep_209595

Nutrition

Vitamins

Vitamins are organic sunstances that are made by plants or animals. Vitamins are very important for humans to have in their diets. Different vitamins contribute to different parts of the body and perform different functions. 

• Vitamin A- eye function, vision, hair, and skin. You get this from dairy, meat, and fish.
• Vitamin B- it's a co-enzyme and used for the nervous system. Found in dairy, meat, spinach, and Bananas.
• Vitamin C- Immune system and antioxidants. Found in citrus fruit. 
• Vitamin D- Helps your body absorb calcium, good for bones and teeth. Found in the sunlight and in fish. 

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/vitamins/ <-- Helpful link on different types of vitamins, very detailed 

Minerals

Minerals are inorganic elements that come from the soil or water. Minerals are ions, that's why they are elements. Some minerals are need to be taken in high doses and others need to be taken in very small amounts. The minerals taken in small doses are called trace minerals because they are taken in trace amounts. 

 List of important minerals: Iodine I, Potassium K, Sodium Na, Calcium Ca2, Iron Fe2, and Zinc Zn2

A good link about minerals and their functions: http://kidshealth.org/teen/misc/mineral_chart.html 

Nutrient Diseases and Deficiencies 

There are many diseases that come from poor nutrition, lack of certiain vitamins, and just genetic diseases.

• Scurvy- Scurvy is a pretty horrible disease that comes from the lack of vitamin C in a persons diet. The early symptoms are shortness of breath and bone pain. After some more time you can get gum diseases, loosing teeth, easy brushing, and poor wound healing. This can be prevented by having 45-60 mg of vitamin c daily.
• Rickets- A disease in which your bones become soft and weaken. This is caused by a lack of vitamin D, phosphorus, and/or calcium. This disease can cause fractures of bones and bone deformities. This disease is more common in developing countries. 
• PKU- PKU is really called phenylketonuria, this is a genetic disorder in which your body can't process the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase which is used to produce tyrosine. If you have PKU you should avoid breast milk and nuts. 
• Protein Deficiency- A deficiency in which the person does not get enough protein. This is almost always found in developing countries. This results in a swollen body and blocked protein pumps. The way to prevent this is get protein in your diet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArkbEv0Q8D8

Very interesting video about vitamin C

This video shows the very important features of vitamin C and how helpful it is. 

Proteins, their Functions, and Uses

Proteins, their Functions, and Uses

Proteins are arguably the most important macro-molecule in the human body.  Its uses vary from bodily structure to antibodies that protect the body from harmful antigens, or foreign invaders. Perhaps the most well known use of proteins is in our muscles. Proteins make up our muscles, and when we want to built muscle mass we take in more protein with which we rebuild our muscles faster and better.  Proteins also make up enzymes, (image 3) which lower the energy required for chemical reactions.  Essentially, enzymes facilitate reactions between substances. Proteins also serve as pumps to maintain homeostasis in the body.(image 2)

Image 2

At their most basic level proteins are made up of amino acids, which are joined together through condensation. This is called the Primary structure Based upon the order of the chain, it is characterized as either Alpha-spiral or Beta-pleated. This is called Secondary structure. Tertiary structure is where the A-spirals or B-pleats are folded into a compact structure based upon the charges and the polarity of the amino acids. The final stage is called Quaternary structure, and this is where multiple polypeptides are joined together to complete the protein.(image 1)

Image 1

Scientists have discovered recently that enzymes are not totally specific to certain substances. Basically, there are more substances than enzymes, and that enzymes can change their shape to fit the substance.

Image 3

Video explaining the structure of proteins

Web page on protein function

Page on protein function in the body

Food Affects Emotions?

Food affects emotions?

“It has been discovered that some foods influence the brain’s behavior, and the brain’s neurotransmitters, which regulate our behavior, can be affected by what we eat. Research is showing that some foods such as bananas and turkey have proteins that help to create the chemical serotonin. So, diet may contribute to depression, especially poor eating habits and constant snacking on junk foods.”
-Bill Moyers with Barry Lopez

I found this quote very interesting because eating healthy seems so simple when you add your own happiness into the mix. There are many reasons people continue to eat unhealthily but perhaps some of those people are not aware of what a tremendous impact food has on your brain, in addition to just your body. A lack of healthy food in your diet will mean that your brain is low on serotonin and thus you will be unhappy. This seems like a simple enough reason to change your diet if you are skeptical about what eating unhealthy is doing just to your body.

Since breakfast is of course the most important meal of the day, I have researched and made the following recipe. Starting out the day with a meal containing fresh fruit, a little bit of sugar (the honey) wheat germ, and orange juice (which contains vitamin C) can make a huge difference in the rest of your day. I know that when I skip breakfast, or eat something like potato chips for breakfast, I'm left feeling grumpy and empty for the first half of my day.

Citrus Berry Smoothie:

makes: one smoothie, about 2 cups
takes: 5 minutes


Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups fresh berries
• 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
• 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Place berries, yogurt, orange juice, dry milk, wheat germ, honey and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition:

• Per serving: 432 calories; 3 g fat ( 2 g sat , 0 g mono ); 15 mg cholesterol; 77 g carbohydrates; 20 g protein; 7 g fiber; 250 mg sodium; 617 mg potassium
• Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (175% daily value), Calcium (63% dv), Potassium (18% dv), Magnesium (16% dv)

If you'd like more information about how food affects your mood, feel free to watch this informative BBC video. If you are still interested, the video has a part two and a part three. 

sources: eatingwell.com,youtube.com

Facts On Functional Groups

What is a functional group?

   
  A functional group is a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound. There are seven main functional groups we've learned about this year. They are the hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, carbonyl group, amino group, sulfhydryl group, methyl group, and phosphate group. 

What is a hydrocarbon?

A hydrocarbon is any chemical compund that consists only of the elements carbon and hydrogen. They all contain a carbon backbone, called a carbon skeleton, and have hydrogen atoms attached to that backbone. It's called an organic compound which is a compound containing carbon. A functional group can be added to a hydrocarbon to give it a unique set of properties. 

 Why is it important to know about functional groups when dealing with hydrocarbons?

Its important to know about the functional groups when dealing with hydrocarbons because it determines the name and other properties of the new element. With prior knowledge on the subject you can easily note the changed properties of the element. If you had no prior knowledge you would have to spend unnecessary time researching the properties of it.

Functional Groups for Dummies

Here are a few helpful websites to visit:

http://www.chemistry-drills.com/functional-groups.php?q=simple

http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/genchem/topicreview/bp/2organic/function.html

Heres a fun game you can play having to do with functional groups and organic molecules: http://www.chem.uiuc.edu/omg/

Hydroxyl Group

• Hydroxyl group is an alcohol
• It dissolves organic compounds, filtered from blood using liver.
• It has a very strong medicinal smell.

Carboxyl Group

• Carboxyl group is carboxylic & acetic acid.
• Respiration by products.
• Part of amino acid.
• Soluble: dissolves in water

Carbonyl Group

• Ketones and aldehyde
• Protein degradation by products

Amino Group

• Amines
• Component of amino acid (need amino and carboxyl acids)
• Soluble: dissolves in water
• Fishy smell
• Eery strong smell
• (Amines in the presence of H20 gives some OH)

Sulfhydryl Group

• Thiols
• Part of amino acids
• Link proteins (responsible for the difference between straight and curly hair)

Methyl Group

• Affect gene expression (attachment can express a gene)
• Changes sex hormone structure or function
• Non polar

Phosphate Group

• Phosphate ion
• Covalently attatched by one of its Oxygens to the Carbon skeleton
• non polar

Carbohydrates ?.............. Carboh WHAT..........

           

        What did you have for dinner last night, or lunch the day before? Oh wait, don't say it and let me guess: carbs, carbs, and more carbs. Some people might think, well hello that is what almost all foods contain ,but that is not the problem here . Of course we eat everyday and most of us acknowledge the fact that a large percentage of our meals are carbohydates, but we are rather ignorant to what carbohydrates actually are and what their function is in  our body. You try asking the average person what carbohydrates are and I can bet you their response will likely go as follows: "Um well they're like things in our food that like gives us energy and I think they're like bad for us. Don't they also make us fat as well?". This is very disappointing and oh as the saying goes "Don't eat what you don't know".This should honestly be the punishment for those  who don't know what carbohydrates are,  just starve them to death till their brains eventually decide to comprehend  carbohydrates. Imagine how many people will starve to death, ha! Funny ? ... no? Well I thought it was funny, strange joke I suppose. Anyways, the question becomes what are carbohydrates , where in the world do they come from ? what do carbohydrates do and why are they so important to us humans and can there be unhealthy carbohydrates ?                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                           
             Carbohydrates comes from variety of foods, it is usually stored in plants  such as grains, flours, potatoes, pasta, and as suprising as it sounds , they also come from fruits and vegetables. To create energy- providing carbohydrates from non- energy providing molecules water and carbon dioxide is a limited to plants and very  few bacteria. through photosynthesis, these life forms are able to join carbon dioxide and water by harnessing solar energy, oxygen is also a product of this reaction. Humans are unable to perform photosyntheis, so we  have to acquire them from plants in form of calories . Carbohydrates are  easier to break down unlike other macromolecules and they are better  sources of quick energy.

                                                         
                                                                                                          

Carbohydrates are classified as simple and complex. The monomer or building block of carbs is a monosaccharide , also called a simple sugar.  monosaccharides bond together through the process of condensation, where water is taken out , then form complex sugars that can be either disaccharides or polysaccharides. Disaccharides are made of only two monosaccharides , while polysaccharides are composed of multiple monosaccharides. like all things married, complex sugars can be  broken apart through a process called hydolysis , where water is added to the complex sugars and the bonds are broken apart .     

    


                      


                






 Carbohydrates are important to humans for various reasons, some of which are : supply of dietary fiber , provison of fuel for the muscular and nervous system ,and of the supply of energy stored in the form of glycogen in the liver. As much good it is that carbs can do all these things for our bodies, there are also some that are dangerous for us. Unhealthy carbs are easily broken down into sugar, causing in flunctuations in blood sugar level, they are also associated with weight gain. foods such as soft drinks, desserts, white potatoes, ferined floor food are bad carbs.unhealthy carbs are the most tempting ones and are hardest to stay away from, now that it is obvious that they are bad carbohydrates , how do you think we can control eating unhealthy carbohydrates ? 

This video clears a certain misconception most people have about carbs
                           

sources

http://www.thenutritiondr.com/carbohydrates-natural-food-sources-carbohydrate-types-monosaccharides-starch-fibers/

http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/carbohydrates/the-role-of-carbohydrates-in-the-body.html


http://www.livestrong.com/article/508783-unhealthy-carbohydrates/


http://health-club.org/foods-rich-carbohydrates

 

          

Nutrition Of The Brain

Before a big test I always forget everything that I had learned. Yes, I do study but it seems to me that without food, the energy source for a brain, I seem to never concentrate. I researched what is good to eat in order to have some good need brain power. I came across this article that explains that complex carbs are good to eat before a big test. coffee as well but coffee has a bad side effect and can, if taken too much, make you at first not be able to concentrate and second tired. As well it explains that too many carbs can have the same effect as coffee and make you sleepy which would not be good on a big test. these foods are for short term benefits and i’m guessing carbs are the best because they are a ready energy source for the body.

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20359383,00.html

For long term memory an article that I found suggest eating foods that contain vitamin B. Vitamin B have been proven to enhance the nervous system in both memory and alertness. I have found this study that says that Vitamin B12 is mostly found in seafood like oysters, clams, and mussels.As I noticed from the chart it shows that the top 6 foods are fish. Who would have thought so? Now you know that seafood should be part of your diet but, like everything else, if in excess can lead to trouble. Well you see, salt water fish have mercury in them and mercury is bad for a human’s health. Mercury is needed in the body but only in really small amounts. Too much fish can lead to neurological problems since mercury hurts the nervous system.

http://ecosalon.com/mercury-in-seafood-how-do-you-know-how-much-fish-you-can-safely-eat/
    Another nutrient that helps brain alertness is Omega- 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 Fatty acids are essential to the human body but the problem is that the body does not actually produce it. We have to eat food to get Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 Fatty acids help the brain be more concentrated and be alert. Most foods that Have Omega 3 are seafood and it has been said to help reduce the risk of heart disease. As well as Omega 3 the body needs antioxidants . Antioxidants help the brain fight oxidants the can wear out cells. You can get most of your Antioxidants by eating dark fruits and vegetables like apples, plums, and cherries. Eating fruits and vegetables also help because it keeps the body healthy with vitamins and nutrients.http://nutribulletblog.com/why-is-an-orange-orange-part-2/

Article:http://ecosalon.com/mercury-in-seafood-how-do-you-know-how-much-fish-you-can-safely-eat/
In this article it questions how much fish you can eat before getting mercury poisoning. there are many factors that can contribute to the amount of fish you can eat like your weight, height, and age. It also tells that it is hard to tell how much you can really eat and that the best way to determine is by looking at the Government recommendations.
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/Seafood/FoodbornePathogensContaminants/Methylmercury/ucm115662.htm

This Video is about an author of a book about nutrition. She gives her opinions on how to keep both the brain and the human body.

Resources:
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/healthy-foods-eat-brain-power?page=2
http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-vitamin-B12.php
http://www.aces.edu/dept/extcomm/newspaper/nov20a03.html
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm

The Scoop on Fats

Lipids...can't live with them, can't live without them! You need lipids in your body to survive; although, too many can get you into trouble. You see, lipids are used for long term energy storage, which is why they are so important for your body. They have 4000 kilojoules of energy per 100 grams, that's crazy! They are also pretty complex...there are three main types of lipids, which are steroids, fats, and phospholipids. The building blocks of lipids are fatty acids, which are broken into different groupings as well.

If you want to learn more about lipids, click here 

Good Fats Vs. Bad Fats

No need to worry, there are such things as good fats!

Good fats are the unsaturated fats, which split into monounsaturated fats(have one double bond) and polyunsaturated fats (have more than one double bond). The good fats usually come from plants and are liquid at room temperature because the fats aren't packed as tightly together as the bad fats are.

Monounsaturated fats help decrease cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They are usually found in Mediterranean style food, which is why people in that region have such low levels of heart disease.

Polyunsaturated fats are divided into omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. They can't be made by the body, which is why you need to supplement them into your diet somehow. Not taking in these fats in some way can lead to deficiency symptoms, such as dry skin, excessive thirst, or impaired liver function. These fats are also needed to help your eye and brain tissue.

Bad fats are the saturated fats and trans fats. They raise cholesterol, risk for having heart disease, risk for cancer, risk for diabetes, and also lead to obesity. Basically, try to stay away from these fats! Saturated fats have single bonds, whereas trans fats have one double bond.

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature because the fats are packed in tighter than in unsaturated fats. These fats are found in foods such as in butter, ice cream, fatty meats, cakes, biscuits, and fried fast foods. Global dietary guidelines recommend that 10% of our daily energy intake should come from saturated fats, which is not a lot, so watch out! For the average adult, 10% is equal to less than 20 grams of saturated fat per day.

Trans Fats are defined as worse than saturated fats, so you need to be extra careful with these! They increase LDL cholesterol, which is the bad cholesterol and also decrease the protective effects of HDL, which is the good cholesterol in the body. It is recommended to eat as little trans fats as possible in order to keep healthy cholesterol levels and also to keep the heart and blood vessels functioning normally.

To learn more about good and bad fats, click here 

WHY DO YOU THINK THE TIGHTLY PACKED FATS ARE SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND THE FATS THAT ARE SPACED FARTHER APART ARE LIQUID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE?

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES!

UH OH! CURRENT NEWS!

Be careful while picking out your peanut butter and a few other fats at the grocery store. Items, extending from peanut butter and peanuts to even MoonPies and ice cream were recalled because of an outbreak of salmonella. Sunland Inc. has recalled their peanut butter products that are sold at grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Walmart, Kroger, Target and Costco. They have recalled everything made in its contaminated plant since March 2010, so be careful because that is more than two years ago! If you have anything in your pantry, make sure to throw it away. Thirty-five people have already gotten sick and there is concern that with so many products on the list, the number of people sick will grow.

Click here to read more about this recall.

WILL YOU EVER BUY SUNLAND PRODUCTS AGAIN AFTER HEARING ABOUT THIS RECALL? DO YOU THINK THEY ARE A TRUSTWORTHY COMPANY TO GET PEANUT BUTTER/OTHER FOODS FROM?

I think it will be hard to trust their company again after knowing that this could happen once. I would not want to take a chance on anything happening to cause anyone to get sick. This is really going to kill their business and their legitimacy as a company.

Don't give in to the bad fats brothers!!!

RESOURCES:

http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet_fats.htm

http://www.spreadthefacts.com.au/butter-or-margarine/good-fat-vs-bad-fat.html

http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/lipids.htm

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/10/15/peanut-butter-recall-extended-to-raw-roasted-peanuts/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CffDHZwsl7Y