Avocados are one of the healthiest high-fat foods you can eat, but there are plenty of other nutrient-dense fats to include in meals and snacks.

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 ...

(Family Features) For those seeking to be more health-conscious, the idea of eating nutritiously seems simple. However, understanding what’s truly “good for you” can sometimes be confusing. In honor ...

From myths about being 'skinny fat' to labelling all saturated fat as bad for health, experts debunk some outdated beliefs ...

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 ...

Fats often get a bad name, but your body actually needs them. They give you energy, help your body take in important vitamins, build cells, and keep your nerves and muscles working. In fact, many ...

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.

The seed oil versus animal fat debate has gone from a niche topic among wellness influencers on social media to an entire movement. Perhaps you've already heard of the "Hateful Eight" — not the movie, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...