saturated fats
Saturated fat has been a source of recent controversy. Once believed to be a major contributor to heart disease, the evidence that they’re heart unhealthy is weakening. Also, not all saturated fats have the same effects on the body, plant-based ones, for example, may have some unexpected benefits. This article discusses saturated fat and the role it plays in health and heart disease.
Sugar is bad for your teeth and for your waistline – but what about your heart? A new study shows diets high in sugar are linked with an increased risk for heart disease. Find out more about sugar consumption, heart health and why it’s important to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.
You need a certain amount of fat in your diet but it’s important to choose your fats wisely. For years, vegetable oils have been promoted as a healthier alternative. This article discusses vegetable oils, how they’re processed and why they may not be as healthy as believed.
Of course you need a certain amount of fat in your diet but the type you get matters too. A new study shows the type of dietary fat you consume may influence your body composition as well as your health. Find out what type of fats you need more of and the kind you should limit.
Trans fats are still common in processed foods of all sorts: cookies, pastries and snack food are likely to contain them. Regulations say that trans fat should be listed as an ingredient in the US, but foods which were already in production before 2006 are not covered. So a label might not state ‘trans fat’ in those words. The words to watch for are ‘hydrogenated’ and ‘partly hydrogenated’.
When you prepare your meals at home, you have control over the oils you use. What are some of the healthiest cooking oils?
Saturated fat has long gotten a bad rap when it comes to health. But saturated fat may not be the health monster it’s made out to be. Most people replace saturated fats with processed carbs. Find out why this is even more heart unhealthy.
Think all fats are bad? Not monounsaturated fats. Not only do these fats protect your heart, but they also help to reduce belly fat. Discover the four healthiest sources of these good-for-you fats and how to add them to your diet.
Here are four types of foods to avoid if you want to keep your appetite under control and avoid an increase in hunger. Find out more.
