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Supplements for Controlling Cholesterol

If you are already controlling your cholesterol with exercise and healthy eating, chances are you are already making improvements to your health. If your cholesterol is stuck or you’d like an extra boost for your health, there are several natural supplements that may benefit you, and others that may just be a waste of money. In this article, we will outline the supplements that are proven to work, those that are not, and those that have risks.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE

Jan 12, 2022

How Trans Fats Affect Blood Fats

You may hear about trans fats as the "bad" fats all the time, but not sure what exactly trans fats are. This article will introduce trans fats, common food sources, and how they affect your blood fats.

Jonina Balabis

Dec 23, 2021

How Food Fats Effects on Blood Fats

Eating healthy seems quite intuitive. But when we try to navigate the grocery store and all the diet information out there, it can be confusing, and even conflicting. When thinking of “fats”, people often automatically link it with “unhealthy”. However, there are different types of fats that play different roles in health, and not all of them are bad.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE

Dec 11, 2021

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Health

Eating fat is essential for our health. We know which fats, like trans and saturated fat, to limit. But what are the fats that are good for us? In this article, we are going to talk about polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

Anna Sramek, RD

Sep 2, 2021

Carbohydrates, They're Complex!

Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches, and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and milk products. There are two main classes of carbohydrates: “simple” and “complex” carbs. In this article, we will break down the different types of “complex carbs.”

Grace Aguirre, MS, RD

Jun 3, 2021

Plant-Based Protein Sources

Protein is an essential building block for the body. It helps build cells and muscle and is important for growth and development. Animal products such as meat, eggs, and milk are naturally high in all 9 essential amino acids. This makes it easier for people who consume animal products to meet their daily protein needs. But what about people on plant-based diets like vegetarians or vegans?

Carrie Mccorkindale, MPH, RD, CDE

Jun 3, 2021

Monounsaturated Fats and Health

When thinking of "fats", people often automatically link it with "unhealthy". However, there are different types of fats that play different roles in health, and not all of them are bad. This article will introduce you monounsaturated fats and how they impact health.

Rida Wali, MS, RD

Dec 29, 2020

Saturated Fats and Cardiovascular Health

Saturated fats are composed of fatty acids with no double bonds in their structure. They primarily exist as solids at room temperature. Read this article to learn more about saturated fats and how that affect your health.