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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…

April 19, 2017 · 8 min read
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…

April 15, 2017 · 4 min read
Fat and Cholesterol

Fatty acid composition of foods

The 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…

April 11, 2017 · 29 min read
Diet Related Diseases

Constipation symptoms and causes

There are many causes of constipation. The range of constipation symptoms varies slightly, depending on the underlying cause. This article describes the most common causes of constipation and focuses on…

April 7, 2017 · 6 min read