It's hard to believe there was a time when everyone thought all fat was bad. That's right—a few decades ago, it didn't matter what type of fat you were referring to because they were all nearly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not all fats are "bad"; balance and moderation are key to a heart-healthy diet. Unsaturated fats, like those in seed oils, fish, ...

What kinds of fats are in your foods? There are three main types: unsaturated, saturated and trans fats. While the FDA is moving to ban artificial trans fats from the food supply, they are not the ...

Avocados have about 9.5 grams of healthy fats per half-fruit serving. Some nuts, seeds, and oils can provide even more healthy fat per serving.

February is American Heart Month. Like many of you, I do my best to eat healthy and get enough exercise. As I was preparing dinner, I casually made a comment about how the meal I was making was higher ...

Fat. It seems we're always trying to avoid gaining it or avoid eating it. But, when it comes to dietary fats, some are actually good for our health—and some are essential. Alice H. Lichtenstein, ...

Avocado is great, but sometimes you need to branch out.

We’ve come a long way from the days of low-fat or fat-free everything, as we have learned more about the nuance behind the role dietary fat can play in our overall health. Not all fat is “bad,” and ...