Should we count Calories to lose or maintain weight?

ON THIS PAGEWhat is calorie counting?Why is calorie counting not that important? TopicsWeight lossShould we count Calories to lose or maintain weight?Calories are a crucial factor in maintaining a balanced weight. But is counting Calories and controlling Calories...

Triglycerides – basic chemistry

ON THIS PAGEChemical structure of triglyceridesChemical structure of fatty acidsSaturated fatty acidsUnsaturated fatty acidsMonounsaturated fatty acidsPolyunsaturated fatty acidsTrans fatty acidsHydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids Fat and...

Why are trans fats harmful?

There are two types of trans fats: the naturally occurring trans fats, found in milk and other dairy products and meats of ruminant animals (rTFA) and the industrially created trans fats (iTFA). The two differ structurally and have different functions in the...

Fatty acid composition of foods

List of foods and their fatty acid composition per 100g of foodThe following is a comprehensive list of foods and their fatty acid composition. This table can be easily ordered, sorted, and searched for individual items. The data has been sourced from USDA database....

Constipation symptoms and causes

ON THIS PAGEWhat is constipation?Constipation symptomsTypes and Causes of constipationSome interesting facts and statistics on constipation Diet Related DiseasesFiberTopicsConstipation symptoms and causesThere are many causes of constipation. The range of constipation...