Keeping saturated fat intake low (under 10% of calories) is a cornerstone of dietary advice, but a recent research review ...

The content of the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans could hinge on findings of a renowned – but subsequently controversial – American scientist who concluded that overconsumption of saturated ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Saturated fats, found in foods like red meat and butter, increase levels of LDL ...

I often receive notes asking questions about dietary fats, like why is unsaturated fat healthier than saturated fat, and what is trans fat. Good questions, but to answer them I’ll have to first walk ...

The fats you consume play vital roles throughout your body, from providing energy and supporting cell structure to enabling hormone production and helping absorb essential nutrients. However, not all ...

Saturated fatty acid chain length should be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on heart health, a new study suggests, indicating an opening for food marketers to differentiate the ...

Asking whether saturated fat is good or bad for your cardiovascular (CV) health is looking for a simplistic answer to a complicated issue. Saturated fat is not a single entity, and the merits of ...

Heart-healthy cookouts include more plants, no-sugar-added drinks and mindful portions.

Share on Pinterest Consuming too much saturated fat may contribute to memory deficits, research suggests. Helen Rushbrook/Stocksy While fat is an essential component of diet, consuming too much ...