Tag: fat

In the United States, and in many places around the world, obesity rates are on the rise. It's become increasingly evident in recent years...

Many of us simply see food as fuel. We feel hungry, so we eat (whatever is easy, accessible and tasty), and then we’re full....

You probably already know that heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. Over 600,000 people in the United States die as a result...

Almost everyone knows that olive oil is healthier than, say, french fry oil, but still most Americans do not consume much olive oil. Compounding...

First things first: This article is not about “diet” foods that trick your body into feeling full, and it’s not about finding ways to...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its new 2015 dietary guidelines for food intake. The previous version of the guidelines was...

Ah, human nature, you have to love it… Not. We are always looking to place blame on something, someone outside of ourselves. The he...

My go-to breakfast used to be something along the lines of some raisin and bran cereal with skim milk, or two pieces of whole-grain...

We live in a country where obesity rates are rapidly — and worryingly — rising, in both adults and children. At the same time,...

It basically boils down to math. It is accepted that consuming 3,500 calories is equal to gaining one pound of weight. So you would...