It's hard to believe there was a time when everyone thought all fat was bad. That's right—a few decades ago, it didn't matter what type of fat you were referring to because they were all nearly ...

From myths about being 'skinny fat' to labelling all saturated fat as bad for health, experts debunk some outdated beliefs ...

Not all saturated fats are identical or affect the body in the same way. Learn about the different kinds and their impacts on ...

The previous article described how fatty acids consist of long chains of carbon-carbon bonds, with the carbon mostly “saturated” with hydrogen atoms. When two saturated adjacent carbon atoms exchange ...

Many of us grew up with the idea that fat is the enemy. And, after decades of directives to minimize our dietary fat intake, ...

Foods often labeled “bad,” like pasta and nuts, can support visceral fat loss goals. Fiber-rich options like fruit, popcorn and whole grains help promote satiety and gut health. A balanced eating ...

A high-fat diet, especially one high in saturated fat and part of an overall high-calorie diet, can increase the risk of ...

When new dietary guidelines for Americans came out in early January, I couldn’t help but notice “healthy fats” at the top of the inverted food pyramid. Like the food pyramid itself, the new guidelines ...