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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Healthy Fat

Eating fats can help curb appetite: study

October 10, 2008
Scientists say that a type of fat found in olive oil, avocados, and nuts can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. When the fat--called oleic acid--is digested, it activates the part of the brain that increases feelings of fullness. Researchers say this healthy fat may be the key behind the success of higher-fat diets such as a Mediterranean-style diet. And experts say that understanding how fats affect feelings of fullness may help lead to new obesity medications. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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February 19: Select Heart Healthy Fats
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...diet high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and strictly limit saturated fat intake. ... Read more »

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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... Read more »

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The Good Fat
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...subcutaneous fat. And if subcutaneous fat is really healthy fat, then having more of the fat... Read more »

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Mediterranean Diet to Reduce Heart Disease
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...and vegetables• Select whole grains• Consume healthy fats (canola and olive oil)• Eat nuts... Read more »

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

...requirements, but nothing about proteins, cabohydrates and fats requirements. 55% carbohydrates,... Read more »

Health Guide

Fat
Total fat tells you the amount of fat in each serving of a food item. This number includes both healthy fats (monounsaturated, polyunsaturated) as well as unhealthy fats (saturated, transfat). Fat... Read more »
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
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... Read more »
The Skinny on Dietary Fats
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... Read more »
Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...oilOmega 3 Fatty Acids Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease. This healthy fat comes from cold-water fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, herring and trout... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
...disease. A heart healthy diet recommends: 30 percent of your total daily calories come from fat8 to 10 percent of your total daily calories come from saturated fatLess ... Read more »

Medications

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...breathing problems, and a shorter lifespan. Dietary fats need to be broken down into smaller... Read more »

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...breathing problems, and a shorter lifespan. Dietary fats need to be broken down into smaller... Read more »

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...diet and exercise to help control levels of blood fats. It can help lower "bad" cholesterol... Read more »

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...function frequently occur because of the unabsorbed fat. Fatty/oily stool, oily spotting,... Read more »

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...not take ramelteon with or immediately after a high-fat meal because fat can affect how well... Read more »

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