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
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
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…

April 3, 2017 · 8 min read