low fat diets
Low-fat diets have lost their luster and carbs are now considered the enemy if you’re trying to lose weight. But, how much of this is really backed by science? Is a low-carb diet really superior for weight loss and weight control? Find out.
Diet fads may come and go, but what are the real trends gaining momentum in the American diet? This article discusses a new survey pointing out how the American diet has changed over the last three decades. Find out whether we’re moving in the right direction – or not.
Some people cling to a low-fat diet in hopes of lowering their risk for heart disease. That’s not necessarily a good move for overall health. A recent study looked at low-fat diets and their effect on heart health and came to some surprising conclusions. Find out what they are.
Despite their reputation for causing weight gain, fats serve a useful purpose in the body. Find out why you need dietary fats and why a very low-fat diet can be unhealthy.
Is a low fat diet a good strategy for weight loss? Foods that are high in fat are usually high in calories, but eating low fat has other disadvantages. Find out what they are.
Carbohydrates are less energy dense than fat, so a low-fat diet should help you lose weight. Right? Not necessarily. Here are four reasons why a low-fat diet isn’t the best choice for weight loss.
Low-fat isn’t necessarily synonymous with health. You need a certain amount of fat in your diet to supply two essential fatty acids the body can’t make. It’s also important to get the right balance of these fats in your diet. Find out why fat-free isn’t always better and why fat balance is critical to good health.
Fat gets a bad rap when it comes to health. This article dispels five common myths about fat and discusses why we need a certain amount for good health. It also talks about the difference between “good fats” and “bad fats.”
