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 ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

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 ...

Fat is an essential part of a healthy diet. It helps our bodies absorb vitamins and minerals, maintains metabolism, and stores energy. But not all dietary fats are created equal. Here is what you need ...

The general consensus is that saturated fat is less healthful than unsaturated fat. However, the overall health impact of saturated fat remains controversial. Some researchers believe saturated fat ...

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 ...

Researchers at Osaka University identified a degradation factor for SREBP1 as essential for maintaining the balance of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in adipose tissue. This discovery may lead ...

Is one type of fat healthier than another? Which foods are high in saturated fat, and which are high in unsaturated fat? EatingWell answers your top questions. Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S.

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Saturated fats, like the majority of the fats found in whole milk, may raise your “bad” LDL cholesterol levels. While unsaturated fats, like the majority of the fats found in avocados, have several ...