I often receive notes asking questions about dietary fats, like why is unsaturated fat healthier than saturated fat, and what is trans fat. Good questions, but to answer them I’ll have to first walk ...

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 ...

The fats you consume play vital roles throughout your body, from providing energy and supporting cell structure to enabling hormone production and helping absorb essential nutrients. However, not all ...

But most people don’t eat enough fatty fish. For some fiber along with fatty fish, pair it with salad, other veggies, or ...

The content of the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans could hinge on findings of a renowned – but subsequently controversial – American scientist who concluded that overconsumption of saturated ...

The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly recommend a saturated fat intake of no more than 5–6% of total daily calories. This means that for an average 2000-calorie daily diet, people should ...

A new review suggests palmitic acid in saturated fats may impair insulin response, while oleic acid in olive oil may help ...

Share on Pinterest Consuming too much saturated fat may contribute to memory deficits, research suggests. Helen Rushbrook/Stocksy While fat is an essential component of diet, consuming too much ...

Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide—responsible for some 9 million deaths a year. But it is preventable, and health behavior changes—such as exercising more, quitting smoking and eating ...