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 ...

Fat, fat, fat! Would all of our weight loss problems be solved if we just eliminated fat from our diets? Unfortunately, it's not that simple. We actually need fats -- can't live without them, in fact.

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, ...

Fat is perpetually villainized, but it shouldn't be. You need fat to function. But the question is: which are the healthy fats and which aren't? “For years, fat was seen as unhealthy so we began a ...

Unsaturated fats are the surprising heart healthy nutrient that can lower LDL and support your heart. Healthy fats help your body absorb vitamins A, D, E and K, preventing fatigue and dry skin. Top ...

Protein and carbohydrate macronutrients (nutrients we need a lot of) have been discussed in recent columns. Today’s column is about the third macronutrient: fat. Proteins and carbs have four calories ...

It's no myth: There is such a thing as healthy fat. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats -- when eaten in moderation -- can reduce bad cholesterol and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Now, even saturated fats, once touted as a dietary no-no, have been picked apart into medium-chain and long-chain varieties, the former supposedly being healthier and easier to metabolize than the ...

Unsaturated fats support heart health and healthy cholesterol levels.Peanut butter is a source of unsaturated fats and other nutrients, but other foods provide equal or more unsaturated fats per ...

What can I eat? If that's not the first question you ask after a diabetes diagnosis, it's probably a close second. You figure fruits and vegetables are at the top of the list (they are); lean meats, ...