Fat is good for you when it is consumed in small amounts, but many people find it hard to stick to a low-fat diet. Lowering the fat content of foods is one way to reduce fat intake. Try to lower the fat content of the foods you eat whenever you...
Your body fat content is the percentage of your body weight that's due to fat. It should remain within a specific range for optimum health, although most people in the United States will need to reduce it. Fit males have a body fat percentage in...
When it comes to feeding an infant, the decision is clear and easy for some mothers, yet complicated and difficult for other mothers. A woman must first choose between breastfeeding or giving formula. If she chooses formula, there are many...
The body needs fat to protect the organs, encourage cell growth and produce energy, but too much fat causes serious complications. The American Heart Association recommends limiting fat consumption to a maximum of 65g of fat per day on a...
Determining which foods are high in fat seems like it should be pretty straightforward. Fast food, anything fried, creamy sauces and sweet desserts are dead giveaways. But there are other foods that are less obviously high in unhealthy saturated...
Monounsaturated fats are named after their chemical structure; they have one double bond. These unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature but are slightly solid when put in the fridge. Although no adequate intake was set by the...
The media has made it abundantly clear that fast food, while convenient, is not the healthiest of choices. Due to advice from nutritionists to lower people's saturated fat intake, eat more whole grains and fruits and vegetables, fast food...
The creamy richness of whole milk may tempt you into pouring the milk in your cereal bowl unless you stop to consider the fat content. Americans purchased about 5 percent less whole milk in 2010 than in 2009, according to statistics from the U.S....
There are more than 140 species of pine trees that produce cones which contain edible seeds or nuts. The nuts are usually cream in color and range from 1cm to 5cm in length, depending on the species. Also known as Indian nuts, pignoli or pinon...
In moderate portions, frozen yogurt can satisfy a sweet craving and some offer health benefits. Many types of frozen yogurt contain nutrients that are beneficial, including calcium and probiotics. Some products have fat while others don't, so...
Don't throw away the inside of the pumpkin after carving a jack-o'-lantern or making a pumpkin pie. Save the seeds, roast them and have them for a snack. Pumpkin seeds are classified as a nutrient-dense food, according to the Ohio State University...
While Italian, Chinese and Mexican still remain the most popular ethnic cuisines among American diners, other cuisines are slowly making some headway, reports a 2011 AllNewsWire.com article. Curry chicken is a spicy dish most often associated with...
Ricotta is a whey cheese made from cow's milk, either skim or whole. However, ricotta is technically not a cheese, as it is made from the liquid whey by-product of the cheese making process. Ricotta cheese is creamy white in color, moist and...
Sesame seeds contain a remarkably high nutrient density, meaning they pack an abundance of nutrients in a small amount of weight. The majority of the weight in sesame seeds exists in the form of lipids. Lipids are important nutrients that provide...
Protein isolate is a special subset of protein powder that is more pure than the alternative, which is concentrate powder. According to the Whey Protein Institute, isolate contains at least 90 percent protein, while concentrate powder may contain...
Your body fat percentage tells you how much of your mass is made up of fat and how much comprises everything else, including lean body mass, bone and organs. A high body fat percentage could indicate a need for more cardio exercise to burn excess...
For more than 30 years, a low-fat diet has been recommended to help people lose weight, lower blood cholesterol levels and prevent or reverse heart disease, according to HelpGuide.org. But the low-fat diet has not been as helpful in fighting these...
One cup, or 123g, of unshelled, raw pistachio nuts contains 56g of fat, including 6.8g of saturated fat, 29g of monounsaturated fat, and 17g of polyunsaturated fat. Pistachio nuts do not contain cholesterol, but a 1-cup serving does contain 263mg...
Knowing the fat content of cooking oils is an important step toward preventing heart disease. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, as of January 1, 2006, the administration requires all oils to list trans fat along with the...
Sesame oil is a flavorful oil made from pressed sesame seeds. You can use it for frying and as a main ingredient in dipping sauces and dressings. Although sesame oil is high in fat, most of the fat is the healthier, unsaturated type. Sesame oil is...
Turkey is a fairly lean source of protein, low in total, saturated amounts of total, saturated and trans fats. Smoking a turkey is a healthier method of preparing the bird because very little fat, if any, is added during the cooking process....
In general, fruits and vegetables are seen as fat-free foods. However, some produce selections do contain fat, though the amount is low in comparison to other animal-based foods like meat, eggs, dairy and nuts. The most common fats found in...
Your body cannot make omega-3 fatty acids, yet they are essential for your health. These fats help lower risk your risk of chronic health problems, including heart disease, cancer and arthritis and may also improve cognitive and behavioral...
Although mashed potatoes may bring to mind a gravy-laden, creamy dish loaded with flavor and fat, you can easily put together a healthier version of this traditional side dish. A typical recipe of mashed potatoes made with whole milk and butter...
Peanuts are not actually nuts. They are legumes because they grow underground, not on trees like true nuts. But don't worry: Peanuts actually have more protein than any true nut, and are rich in heart-healthy fatty acids. In fact, peanut butter is...
Fat is an essential nutrient your body needs to keep your skin and hair healthy, absorb certain vitamins and provide insulation against the cold; but getting too much fat can be a bad thing, putting you at risk for obesity, high cholesterol and...
Your body fat percentage indicates how much fat you carry when related to your body weight, according to Dr. Michael Hall, a family practitioner in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. Your body fat percentage represents stored body fat and essential body...
When a fat or oil contains a large percentage of monounsaturated fatty acids, it is referred to as a monounsaturated fat. USDA Dietary guidelines recommend you reduce the amount of animal fats in your diet and select foods containing...
Humans are the only species on earth that drinks the milk from another animal. Cow's milk is nutritious and yet the sensitive body of a young baby is not ready to drink cow's milk. Babies can start drinking cow's milk when they turn 1 year old....
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