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 ...

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.

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 ...

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. They’re found in animal products like beef, pork, milk, and cheese. Research on whether or not they’re healthy is mixed. The role of saturated fat in the ...

Using cultured cells and mice fed a high-fat diet, researchers found an enzyme that differentiates between types of fats at the molecular level While it's no secret that the "Western diet," filled ...

When it comes to the science of dieting, most of us are as clueless as Mean Girls’ Regina George. Since the 1940s we have been bombarded with conflicting information that led many of us to believe ...

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Consuming higher amounts of unsaturated fats was associated with lower mortality, according to a study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In a large study population followed for more ...

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 ...

You may have seen bad press surrounding dietary fats, but how much of it is true? Fats are an essential part of our diet, particularly when it comes to absorbing other vital nutrients and helping our ...