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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Cholesterol Is A Type Of Carbohydrate

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The Skinny on Dietary Fats

By Heather Reese Health Expert
Dietary fat is often portrayed as a villain – especially when you’re talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And the fact that most food manufacturers make fat-free or low-fat versions of your favorite foods only reinforces the notion that fat is bad. However, dietary fat plays an important role in the body. And eating the right kinds of fat, in the right amounts, is actually healthy.

Fats contribute to the flavor, texture, odor and palatability of foods. An... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Weighing In: Proteins, cabohydrates, fats - how much do we need?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...proteins, cabohydrates and fats requirements. 55% carbohydrates, 15% fats and 30% proteins are... Read more »

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Dated Teachings and Current Treatments
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...treating diabetes it was the tendency to reduce the carbohydrates in the diet so that the... Read more »

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Low Carbohydrate and High Protein/High Fat Diets: Good or Bad for
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...proposed that a diet high in protein but very low in carbohydrates was the key to weight loss. ... Read more »

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The Good Fats
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...more of the good fats. We get our energy either from carbohydrates or fat. And now that I eat... Read more »

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Weight loss or niacin: Which is better?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...inflammatory responses. Weight loss achieved with a low-carbohydrate diet: Raises HDL and... Read more »

Health Guide

The Skinny on Dietary Fats
...concentrated form of energy. It provides 9 calories per gram, more than double the amount of calories from carbohydrates and proteins. While stored fat is the body’s largest and most efficient... Read more »
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
...concentrated form of energy. It provides 9 calories per gram, more than double the amount of calories from carbohydrates and proteins. While stored fat is the body’s largest and most efficient... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
...recommendations for heart protection:Choose fiber-rich food (whole grains, legumes, nuts) as the main source of carbohydrates, along with a high intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Walnuts in... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Heart-Healthy Diets
...recommendations for heart protection:Choose fiber-rich food (whole grains, legumes, nuts) as the main source of carbohydrates, along with a high intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Walnuts in... Read more »
Heart healthy Dietary Changes: low carb diet, low fat diet, weight loss
Dietary ChangesLow Carbohydrate DietsThe Atkins diet restricts healthful complex carbohydrates in vegetables and particularly in fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins... Read more »

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