Good and Bad Fats Explained

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, February 03, 2011
The types of fats we eat are of extreme importance. Fats provide a concentrated source of energy in the diet, and they also provide the building blocks for cell membranes ...

The Importance of Saturated Fats in the Diet

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Saturated fats have been labeled as "bad" fats, and a common misunderstanding is that reducing saturated fats or fats from the diet altogether means weight loss and bette ...

Adding Avocados to Salads Aids Absorption of Nutrients

Posted by HealthyMuslim on Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Research done at the Ohio State University's Center for Advanced Functional Foods Research shows that the addition of fats in the diet is essential to absorb vital nutrie ...

Nutrition Basics: What Are Fats?

Posted by HealthyMuslim on Friday, October 17, 2008
[title]Basic Make up of Fats[/title] Fats are one of the three basic food categories along with proteins and carbohydrates. As fats have a higher carbon and hydrogen ...