jupiterimages We all know an unhealthy diet filled with fructose, sucrose and trans fat can lead to obesity, but a new study finds it may impact ... Read More »
High cholesterol is a problem for many Americans. According to the American Heart Association, two of the top three killers in the country -- heart ... Read More »
There are four different kinds of fats in the food we eat: saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and trans fatty acids. Saturated fats are ... Read More »
Butter contains saturated fat, which can raise bad (LDL) cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease. Margarine, specifically the stuff that ... Read More »
We all want to save money when grocery shopping -- who wouldn't? But, as Maggie mentioned last month, bargain foods, while light on the wallet, can be ... Read More »
We now know that a city the size of New York can ban trans fats altogether. But is it possible for a city the size of Los Angeles to ban fast foods? ... Read More »
After dragging their feet for months, McDonald's has finally caught up with their competitors. The fast food restaurant has changed the oil they use ... Read More »
Healthy or not healthy? It's a pretty easy question to answer when you're comparing apples to, say, a candy bar. But when you take a look at coconuts, ... Read More »
Friendly's, famous for it's burgers and ice cream sundaes, is planning on switching its 500 restaurants over to trans-fat free oil by fall. The ... Read More »
If you're a carb-eater, then you probably know by now that all carbs are not created equal. "White" flours are those who have had most of the ... Read More »
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