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…
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…
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…
Fat and Cholesterol
What is margarine?
Modern margarine is a highly-processed, non-dairy fatty spread that is intended to imitate butter. Margarine history is surprisingly long – it was originally created as a cheap alternative to butter…
Fat and Cholesterol
What is hydrogenation of oils?
Many products, such as margarine, shortenings, biscuits, pastries and other baked products, contain hydrogenated vegetable oils. But what is hydrogenation? Should we be concerned? What is the difference between fully…
Fat and Cholesterol
Are ruminant trans fats healthy?
Naturally occurring fats, also known as ruminant fats, are often compared to trans fats obtained from partially hydrogenated fats, which have been proven to be harmful to health. Find out…