Fat is needed by the body for absorption of certain vitamins, for strength and for beauty, but there are certain types of fat that should not be consumed. Unsaturated fats are best to consume for good health. Saturated fats, on the other hand, can...
Not all fats are bad for your health. Although fat helps keep your hair and skin healthy and is also an essential part of a nutritious diet, the Harvard School of Public Health recommends limiting your consumption of saturated fats, a type of fat...
Coconut oil comes from whole coconuts and is mostly saturated fat. Advocates of using coconut oil argue that the oil is a unique type of saturated fat that does not contribute to health problems. The Food and Drug Administration and the American...
Once you realize the dangers of foods high in saturated fat and trans fats, take the next steps to identify the foods and find more healthy substitutions. To reduce the saturated fats and trans fats in your diet, read food labels for the amount of...
Fats are just one of the three essential fuel nutrients -- fats, carbohydrates and proteins. They are a part of almost every meal and, for many people, pleasing to the taste. Fats have a bad reputation, but it is important to understand that all...
Saturated fat is necessary for human health, but your body makes enough saturated fat on its own to meet your needs. In other words, it is completely unnecessary to consume any saturated fat to survive and thrive. The consumption of saturated fat...
There are four main types of dietary fats: saturated fats, unsaturated fats, trans fatty acids and hydrogenated fats. Although you should eliminate trans fatty acids and hydrogenated fats from your diet, saturated and unsaturated fats are OK to...
It is not necessary to consume saturated fat in a healthy diet. Saturated fat causes your LDL or bad cholesterol levels to increase, which can lead to heart disease--a life-threatening condition, reports Harvard School of Public Health. The...
From the thick porterhouse steak, cooked medium-rare, to the tender doughnut fresh from the vat, foods high in cholesterol and saturated fat are pervasive in the American diet. The description of a diet high in cholesterol and saturated fat is...
According to the American Heart Association, saturated fat is the leading cause of high blood cholesterol levels. The Harvard School of Public Health reports that saturated fat and cholesterol can cause many health problems, including heart...
Most nuts are a good source of protein and are low in saturated fat; the amounts vary among nuts. Though nuts are high in total fat, it comes from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The American Heart Association recommends replacing...
A well-balanced diet can help you stay healthy and live long, preventing conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Unsaturated fat -- referred to as "good" fat -- provides energy and helps cells carry out basic functions. If you eat too much...
The human body produces all the saturated fat it needs without additional sources from food, according to Helpguide.org. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, and the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHA, recommend that no more...
Having heart disease raises the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Reducing your risk of heart disease involves making lifestyle changes. This includes quitting smoking, getting regular exercise, losing excess weight and eating a diet that...
If you are severely underweight, your doctor may suggest that you gain a lot of weight to get into a healthier range. When you are underweight, you can develop hair loss and a weak immune system, and be prone to infections and surgical...
Coconut oil is a tasty topical oil that comes from the dried fruit coconut palm, according to MayoClinic.Com. Although a flavorful ingredient to use in baking and cooking, coconut oil is both calorie-dense and high in saturated fat.
With any number of high-protein foods readily available, it's easy to stop eating pork. Some people opt to cut out pork for religious reasons while others refrain for health reasons. Like beef and other "red" meats, pork is high in saturated fat...
Triglycerides are a type of fat composed of fatty acids and glycerol. Foods that are high in saturated fats and trans fats tend to elevate triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are also produced in the liver as a result of excessive carbohydrate...
There are several reasons to gain weight such as optimizing sports performance, regaining health after suffering from illness and improving your appearance. However, weight needs to be gained properly in order to prevent health problems. In the...
With the increasing demands of work, school and other outside activities it can often be difficult to fit clean and healthy meals into our diets. Unfortunately, thanks to the nutritional content of fast and processed foods, this generally means...
Knowing your cholesterol levels and keeping them in check is imperative for a healthy heart and body. Not all cholesterol will cause heart disease, however. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is good cholesterol that prevents bad cholesterol from...
It isn't uncommon to experience food cravings when you quit smoking. A large part of this urge to eat is a result of your nicotine withdrawal, but this increase in appetite is also associated with the actual habit of smoking. Many people don't...
Heart disease kills more Americans than any other disease, according to the American Heart Association. However, you can lower your risk by making changes to your lifestyle and following a healthy diet. The heart-healthy diet is rich in whole...
A New York strip steak, also known as a top loin steak or a Kansas City steak, is a flavorful and often expensive cut of beef taken from the loin. Properly cooking thinner cuts of New York steak requires you to keep a careful eye on the clock and...
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that naturally occurs in the human body. It is made by the liver, and the body needs some cholesterol to function properly. However, when the cholesterol in the blood is excessive, it blocks the arteries that...
Approximately 1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. In 2006, 326,000 people died because of high blood...
Protein is a nutrient that your body needs. It is also a nutrient that is found in a number of foods. While protein is needed, consuming too much protein can be detrimental to your health. According to the American Heart Association, most...
Joint pain is a common problem among athletes as well as those who exercise occasionally. Bursitis, tendinitis and arthritis are among a few of the reasons you might experience joint pain at one time or another. The joints of the shoulders, elbows...
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