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Once seen as the enemy of the diet, fats are now considered by many experts to be healthy and beneficial to diets. That is, only if the right fats are consumed. Learn all about healthy and unhealthy fats here.
Body fat is often thought of as a necessary evil. Most people emphasize excess fat and obesity, the harmful effects of having too much of a good thing. But the truth is Read More
Everybody has belly fat, also called abdominal fat, but some have more than others. Those of you with more belly fat--especially with most of your bulk concentrated in your Read More
Knowing your body fat percentage is useful in assessing your health, devising a fitness regimen and establishing dietary requirements. Body fat percentage is typically Read More
Body fat percentage is a measure of body composition based on the amount of fat you have in relation to lean mass. Body fat composition includes fat under the skin Read More
Body fat is an important indicator for health risks such as stroke, heart attack and cancer. Here's how to measure body fat and combat disease through early detection. Read More
If you want to add healthy fats to your diet to help your skin, hair and nails, try these good fats and see the glowing benefits. Read More
There are three reasons to cut fat for diabetics. Learn the reasons why fat is bad for diabetes in this free video from a nutritionist specializing in diabetic diets. Read More
There are many doctors and nutritionists putting people on a lower fat, and lower trans fat, diet for health reasons. If you are trying to limit your intake, you may be Read More
Unlike saturated fats or trans fats, unsaturated fatty acids provide numerous benefits to the human body. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats have been shown in Read More
Too much fat in your diet will inevitably make you fat! Lots of the foods we know and love have loads of fat in them and you should be very cautious about eating them. Read More
Saturated fats, unsaturated fats, transfats, good fats and bad fats are making us crazy. Knowing the difference between these fats can help us find low fat foods. Food Read More
Many weight-loss supplements claim to be fat blockers or fat burners. A fat blocker is a supplement that actually prevents saturated fats from being absorbed by the Read More
A low-fat diet is one step toward a healthier lifestyle. Eating too many unhealthy fats is thought to contribute to many health problems. Fortunately, it is easy to Read More
Studies show that low fat diets or reducing the overall fat intake does not protect against many diseases. The good fats are very important in a healthy meal plan. Avoid Read More
Belly and arm fat are among the most difficult types of fat to lose. Men tend to collect fat in the belly as they age. Many women tend to gather fat in their arms as they Read More
Fat Deposits are eliminated in time through body fat treatments and a daily exercise routine. Treatment and exercise require the guidance of a therapist or trainer. Read More
Besides lowering the amount of fat you eat, trimming the excess fat in many cuts of meat will make them easier to cook. In some cases, you might want to trim the fat after Read More
The mythological notion that you can some how turn fat into muscle is just that- a myth. It is physically impossible to turn fat into muscle and vice versa. BUT you can Read More
Over the last several years, trans fat has joined the list of bad fats. Not only does it raise bad LDL cholesterol, but it also lowers heart-protective HDL cholesterol. Read More
Belly fat is the worst kind of fat to have, and it can be tough to lose. It increases your risk for diabetes and heart disease and other ailments. Preventing belly fat may Read More
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