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An amino acid is a type of organic acid that contains an acid functional group and an amine functional group on adjacent carbon atoms. Amino acids are considered to be the building blocks of proteins.

Chef Bill speaks about cholesterol as a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues, including the blood and the nerves. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds, but high concentrations in the blood (mainly derived from animal fats in the diet) are thought to promote atherosclerosis.

Triglycerides are the form in which most fat is stored in the body. Body fat is almost entirely made up of triglycerides, and fats are mostly transported in the blood in this form as well. Triglycerides can come from fat we eat, or fat which is made in the body from carbohydrates. Too many triglycerides in the blood is called hypertriglyceridemia, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (heart disease).

Chef Bill speaks about the difference between Cholesterol and Triglycerides describing that both are lipids (fat) that circulate the body in the bloodstream. Chef Bill defines Cholesterol and Triglycerides in an easy to understand way that most people can comprehend without using a dictionary.

Chef Bill speaks about his personal experiences. Chef Bill says Change is Difficult and how difficult it is to for most people to change their diets. Chef Bill also says most people he has met and know, family included will not educate themselves in regards to diet or nutrition suggesting many people will eat less healthy food over heavy processed food.

Chef Bill tries to debunk the belief that Fruits and Vegetables do not have Carbohydrates, Fat, and Protein. Chef Bill gives very basic examples using Fruits and Vegetable. Chef Bill explains the calorie breakdown of the examples providing the actual percentage of Fat, Carbs, and Protein in Fruits and Vegetables.

Health Benefits of Fiber – Chef Bill shares many of the benefits of fiber which is a plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food. Fiber is not a vitamin or a mineral. Fiber is not a phytochemical. Fiber assists the body in digestion and helps remove indigestible foods.

Health Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Chef Bill shares his thoughts and the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids and stresses the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids  in normal metabolism. He also talks about Flax Seeds being the best food you can eat for Omega 3 fatty acid.

Chef Bill defines Micronutrients as vitamins and minerals that are a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms.