Dr. Lichtenstein answers the question: 'Differences Between Good Fat And Bad?' — -- Question: What are the differences between good fat and bad fat? Answer: Yes, there are differences between ...

The Health Claims Against Saturated Fats Were Based on Bad Science ...

You may already know that avocado and olive oil are smart choices, but it's time to add these sometimes-avoided foods back to your menu. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Dietary fats ...

Protein and carbohydrate macronutrients (nutrients we need a lot of) have been discussed in recent columns. Today’s column is about the third macronutrient: fat. Proteins and carbs have four calories ...

We need to consume fat to survive, but a new study has shown that the human body can process different types of fats in different ways. Over the years, studies have indicated that some types of fat ...

Fat, fat, fat! Would all of our weight loss problems be solved if we just eliminated fat from our diets? Unfortunately, it's not that simple. We actually need fats -- can't live without them, in fact.

February is American Heart Month. Like many of you, I do my best to eat healthy and get enough exercise. As I was preparing dinner, I casually made a comment about how the meal I was making was higher ...

May 31 -- FRIDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer than half of Americans realize there are two types of dietary fat that actually help their hearts, a new survey shows. So, while many have heeded the ...

Visceral fat vs subcutaneous fat are the key differences, health risks, and why visceral fat is considered more dangerous.

Recently, the Obama administration pledged to phase trans fats out of the American food supply over the next three years. This is great news, because trans fats adversely affect your brain health. Man ...

Dietary fats support brain health, hormone production and nutrient absorption. They’re also important for feeling satisfied from meals. Include heart-healthy unsaturated fats from sources like nuts, ...