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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FDA is phasing out artificial trans fats from the food supply, but people should limit their intake of saturated fats, too, which can also cause heart disease. There are three ...

Fat has had quite the parley in dietary discussion spaces – the low-fat movement starting in the 1980s told us we should eliminate fat, while high-fat diets like keto tell us the opposite. How do you ...

Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According ...

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, ...

Looking at nutrition labels can be confusing, as foods with high amounts of total fat won’t necessarily make you fat. Saturated fat and trans fat are two artery-clogging types that you should severely ...