Oct. 4, 2004 -- A high intake of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, particularly cis fat, is associated with a reduced risk of gallstone disease, according to the results of a prospective, ...

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) are a type of fat in certain foods. Polyunsaturated fats are important for nerve function, blood clotting, brain health, and muscle strength. PUFAS are “essential,” ...

Choosing healthy fats is an important part of healthy eating. And that's good news for a lot of reasons. Fats can add flavor ...

Fat has had a bad rep since the 1980s, but like many things in nutrition, it’s not black and white. The types of fats matter too when we’re talking about the benefits or drawbacks of adding this ...

Polyunsaturated fats, also called polyunsaturated fatty acids or PUFA, are good fats. They are a type of fat that is good for your heart health. Including PUFA foods like olive and canola oil in your ...

When new dietary guidelines for Americans came out in early January, I couldn’t help but notice “healthy fats” at the top of the inverted food pyramid. Like the food pyramid itself, the new guidelines ...

When it comes to fat, dietary recommendations can be a little bit confusing. Decades ago, experts recommended eating less fat overall. Now, the advice is a little different: Experts agree that some ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won't get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a Purdue ...