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8 Trans-Fat-Heavy Foods to Avoid
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

8 Trans-Fat-Heavy Foods to Avoid

This past June the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to eliminate the use of trans fats by the year 2018. The reason: trans fats have been shown to raise levels of low-density lipoprotein (popularly known as “bad” cholesterol) while lowering so-called “good” cholesterol. Beyond that, consuming foods high in trans fats has been […]

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Clarifying Fat Facts
By Catherine Roberts Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Clarifying Fat Facts

Say the word “fat” and most of us throw our hands up in defeat. You’ve heard the benefits of a low fat diet immediately followed by claims that the average American doesn’t eat enough heart-healthy fats. The facts on fat—navigating what type is good for you and what type of steer clear of, and what type ends up giggling on your thighs—is just downright confounding. This is why we’re clarifying the most misconstrued facts about fat.

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