But it's easy to get confused about good fats vs. bad fats, how much fat we should eat, how to avoid artery-clogging trans fats, and the role omega-3 fatty acids play in heart health.

In our discussion of olive oil last month, we erroneously said that the monounsaturated fat in olive oil was even more unsaturated than polyunsaturated fats, such as corn, safflower and sesame oil.

Getting enough fat in your diet can be a great way to stay full, trim, and sharp. Fats are inherently energy- and calorie-rich foods, but that doesn't mean they're bad or that they will make you ...

Fitwell Blog Good fats vs bad fats by Olamide Alakija Staying active and trying to eat the right food to stay healthy was a challenge for me because I didn’t know where to start! Do I eat less carbs?

Answer: Yes, there are differences between good fat and bad fat. The bad fat that we traditionally think about are the types of fats that raise LDL cholesterol levels, which increase your risk of ...

For years, you probably heard that fats were bad for you and carbohydrates (“carbs“) were good. That is wrong. We all need both fats and carbs in our diet.

Mono-unsaturated fats Long-term experience lowering bad fats and raising good fats in the blood. Also may help manage blood sugar levels.

There are good fats and there is not-so-good-for-your fats. So let's talk about the good fats first. Unsaturated fats are actually really important. They provide essential fatty acids for the body ...

The Good – Good fats include polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Research suggests these fats help lower cholesterol levels and prevent chronic diseases including heart disease and dementia.

According to recent polls, many Americans are dropping low-fat diets for "healthy fat" diets, but only about a third of us can correctly differentiate between so-called good and bad fats.

Palm oil contains about 50% saturated fat, which increases "bad" LDL cholesterol. But it is better for you than other tropical oils like coconut oil.