“Low-fat” sounds like a shortcut to eating healthier, and it’s easy to see why the label took off. If you grew up hearing that fat was the villain, grabbing the reduced-fat version can feel like ...

Dr. Mark Hyman calls new nutrition guidelines "revolutionary" for targeting processed foods and sugar drinks, despite dairy ...

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You reach for the low-fat yogurt, congratulating yourself on making the healthier choice. The fat-free salad dressing seems like another win for your waistline. That box of reduced-fat crackers ...

Looking at nutrition labels can be confusing, as foods with high amounts of total fat won’t necessarily make you fat. Saturated fat and trans fat are two artery-clogging types that you should severely ...

Certain foods and drinks when consumed before bed can support metabolism, digestion, and fat utilisation overnight. This happens due to protein preservation, thermogenesis, gut health, and blood sugar ...

Your body needs fat for various functions, including energy production, hormone production, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), maintaining body temperature, and more. However, eating ...

Got a sluggish metabolism? That could make it harder for you to lose weight or stay lean! Thankfully, eating foods that speed up your metabolism can help your body burn excess calories. This guide ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Are fat-burning foods a thing? There’s no magic food that melts fat or instantly speeds up your metabolism — but we have good news.