Earlier this year, a study challenged the long-held belief that eating a diet low in saturated fats was bad. Combining the results of many previous studies, it concluded that low consumption of saturated fats and high consumption of polyunsaturated fats (the current diet recommended by the American Heart Association) did not actually lower risk of …
When it comes to making a dessert healthy, I have mixed emotions. I am totally on board with making small changes to improve a dish’s nutrition. However, you shouldn’t mess with dessert too much. I have found that “healthy” desserts often don’t satisfy my cravings. Unsatisfied, I either eat more or eat something else in …
I recently read an article that discussed some of the health ramifications of reducing saturated fat intake. The real message I took from the article is that we cannot demonize an entire nutrient, such as fat, saturated fat, or carbohydrates. Our bodies need these nutrients in an appropriate balance. Different food sources of these nutrients …
