Fats that Heal, Fats that KillUdo Erasmus presents research on common and lesser-known oils with therapeutic potential: flax, olive, fish, evening primrose, borage, blackcurrent, and snake oil. He exposes the manufacturing processes that turn these healing fats into killing fats, explaining the effects these damaged fats have on human health. |
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Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill: The Complete Guide to Fats, Oils ... Udo Erasmus Limited preview - 1993 |
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