Saturated Fat

13 Foods With More Saturated Fat Than A Cheeseburger

The Huffington Post | Sarah Klein and Laura Schocker | Posted 05.01.2012

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By now, we know there are both "good" fats and "bad" fats. But what's the difference? First, the good. Unsaturated fats, which include both monouns...

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Surprising Facts About Fat In Foods

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. | Posted 04.21.2012

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Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

Maligned for decades, the message from many health organizations has been the same: reduce or cut the fat. However, the idea of fat as universally "bad" simply isn't true.

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Coconut Oil: Your New Best Friend

Loren Brill | Posted 04.29.2012

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Loren Brill

Whether you are an athlete, dieter, or have trouble digesting dairy or fats, coconut oil might just become your new best friend -- it can be readily digested more than other oils.

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Why You Eat Your Feelings

Posted 09.26.2011

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A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows that consuming food with saturated fat may help fend off negative emotions. In th...

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The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Brigitte Mars | Posted 08.22.2011

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Brigitte Mars

Coconut oil can be used in a variety of dishes including Asian fare, cakes, candies and salad dressings. It also helps stimulate thyroid function, normalize blood sugar levels, decrease seizures and improve chronic fatigue.

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Is All Saturated Fat The Same?

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 08.14.2011

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David Katz, M.D.

The history of nutritional hyperbole is riddled with folly we would be well advised to learn from -- and avoid repeating.

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7 Healthy Cooking Secrets

LIVESTRONG.COM | Posted 11.17.2011

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LIVESTRONG.COM

Achieving a good diet depends on nutrition awareness, smart food choices and healthy cooking methods. Here are 7 healthy cooking tips to add to your lifestyle.

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Fat or Carbs: Which Is Worse?

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Andrew Weil

We'd be much healthier as a nation if we stopped worrying so much about fats, and instead made a concerted effort to avoid processed, quick-digesting carbohydrates -- especially added sugars.

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