Depending on how strictly you follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, some seemingly plant-based foods might not make the cut ...

Here are some suggestions from the American Heart Association to lower intake of saturated and trans fats: Eat fruits, ...

There's going to be very little downside because you've got so much body fat stored. You're not going to lose muscle or feel super hungry even if you're losing 3–4 pounds every week," he adds.

When cooking, it's best to replace butter, margarine, or shortening with an oil that has more of the "better" fats and less of the "worst" fats -- like saturated fat -- whenever possible.