This past June the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to eliminate the use of trans fats by the year 2018. The reason: trans fats have been shown to raise levels of low-density lipoprotein (popularly known as “bad” cholesterol) while lowering so-called “good” cholesterol. Beyond that, consuming foods high in trans fats has been […]
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Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to phase out all use of trans fats by 2018. Now, a new study linking trans fats with memory problems appears to support that move. Trans fats, which are known to raise levels of “bad” cholesterol while lowering so-called “good” cholesterol, can be found […]
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The death of trans fats appears to be nearing. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially announced plans to phase out this type of unhealthy fat from all processed foods. The FDA, which made the announcement on Tuesday, says trans fats need to be eliminated from all foods because they raise levels […]
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A new study shows that people who eat nuts could be lowering their risk of dying from several major illnesses. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, is based on an ongoing examination of older Dutch men and women (people aged 55 to 69). The study, known as […]
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Say the word “fat” and most of us throw our hands up in defeat. You’ve heard the benefits of a low fat diet immediately followed by claims that the average American doesn’t eat enough heart-healthy fats. The facts on fat—navigating what type is good for you and what type of steer clear of, and what type ends up giggling on your thighs—is just downright confounding. This is why we’re clarifying the most misconstrued facts about fat.
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Salad dressings are not all created equally when it comes to health. In fact, many of the store-bought varieties contain excess sugars, calories, and a heap of trans fats. The good news is that you can reclaim control of your salad bowl by making your own healthy salad dressings at home.
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