Dear Mayo Clinic: I've heard that some foods that are labeled as "trans fat-free" actually may contain harmful trans fats. Is this true? A: Yes. Under labeling laws, a food can be labeled as "trans ...

You know that saturated and trans fats are two of the Five Food Felons that you should eliminate from your diet to protect your heart, brain and sex life, and to make your RealAge younger. Saturated ...

If you see the words "partially hydrogenated" on a food label, you should drop the item back on the shelf and push your shopping cart away as fast as your legs will carry you. At least that's what ...

Fats often get a bad name, but your body actually needs them. They give you energy, help your body take in important vitamins, build cells, and keep your nerves and muscles working. In fact, many ...

Looking at nutrition labels can be confusing, as foods with high amounts of total fat won’t necessarily make you fat. Saturated fat and trans fat are two artery-clogging types that you should severely ...

I frequently get questions from readers about dietary fats as there is a lot of confusion surrounding why some fats are bad and some good, plus why fat can increase the cholesterol in your bloodstream ...

Cooking oils not only make a huge difference in the taste of your food, but they make a huge difference in how healthy the food is too. Here are several cooking oils you should avoid buying at all ...

I’ve heard that trans fats have been banned in the US in restaurants. What are trans fats and why do we not hear much about them in Australia? — Mae** Trans-fats are created through a process called ...

Many of us grew up with the idea that fat is the enemy. And, after decades of directives to minimize our dietary fat intake, ...

Our brains are high energy, fatty powerhouses of sparking neurons and amazing thought. In order for them to work properly, brains need the right sort of vitamins, minerals, and the right sort of fat.