Energy Nutrients
Fat
1 gram of fat equals approximately 9 calories. Food sources of fat contain a combination of 3 types of fats in different ratios: There is also another type of fat,…
Fat and Cholesterol
How is margarine made?
The production of margarine involves various processes, with the aid of a variety of chemicals or materials. This processes are very similar to the ones used in plastic production. The…
Weight Loss
Should 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 intake an effective method in weight loss or management programs? Find here why…
Fat and Cholesterol
Triglycerides – basic chemistry
The images in this article were created using the information compiled from various medical and biochemistry textbooks. (1, 2, 3) The definition of fat can be confusing, because it depends…
Did You Know
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…