If Hydrogenated Oil is Bad for Me What’s it Doing in My Peanut Butter?
You’ll find hydrogenated vegetable oil listed in the ingredients of many packaged foods, like crackers, cookies and yes, peanut butter. Unlike regular …
Energy Production and ATP Synthesis: What Fuels Our Body
Adenine triphosphate, or ATP, is the currency of energy in our cells; it is composed of the organic compound adenosine and three …
Gene Expression and Obesity: A Scientific Study
Obesity is correlated with gene expression; weight gain and fat production is influenced by genetic code, and gene expression is altered by …
Balancing the Essentials
Omega-3 fatty acids have been the focus of much discussion over the years and, along with omega-6, they constitute what are called …
Fat Absorption
Fat in food come in three main forms: triglyceride, phospholipids and cholesterol with triglycerides being the most common type of fat in …
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO)
Evening primrose oil (EPO) is a flower that grows in North America, Europe and Asia. EPO is a supplement that has some …
Fats Consumption for Athletes
Considering fat is a major source of energy, athletes can utilize it in order enhance performance and endurance. Fats provide energy for …
Fats In Depth
Instead of focusing on the amount of fat, researchers from Harvard School of Public Health are suggesting to focus more on the …
Fats Overview
What Can I Eat? Fats are the highest food source of calories. Per gram, fats provide about 9 calories while carbohydrates and …
The Fat for the Skinny
There are many sources of good fats that are easily accessible, inexpensive, and pleasing to the taste buds. Good fats are a …
