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 ...

This war is taking place in our nation’s capital and in the halls of our most venerated academic institutions. It involves ...

We’ve come a long way from the days of low-fat or fat-free everything, as we have learned more about the nuance behind the role dietary fat can play in our overall health. Not all fat is “bad,” and ...

Hi! I'm Joanna Golub, the nutrition editor at Runner's World magazine, and here's another quick bite. The nutrition facts panel, which is located on the side of packaged foods, is loaded with useful ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When it comes to protecting your heart, one of the most effective strategies is to prioritize the right kinds of fats in your diet. A common misconception is that simply choosing a ...

WASHINGTON - "Fat is a scary word." That's what someone e-mailed me last week after I had asked in a chat and a newsletter if there was ever confusion about what fats to eat. "There are good fats and ...

Dietary fat is important for health in many ways. It supports energy and helps insulate your body. It’s also important for skin, hair, and hormone health. Plus, fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, ...

When I took a weight-loss group to a restaurant to practice making better choices, we learned that fat lurked in unlikely places. One participant wanted to order the stir-fry recipe, but the waiter ...

Cholesterol isn't always the villain it's made out to be. In a country where even young adults face heart risk, Dr Ravi Malik ...

When it comes to eating for heart health, it’s not always as simple as some foods are “bad” while others are “good.” These ...

Long gone are the days when all fats were “bad.” Now we know that what’s important are the types of fat we eat, and how much. For instance, oils – full of unsaturated fatty acids – generally fall into ...