Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat composition in the blood, which in turn influences long-term disease risk. A recent ...

A diet in which the primary source of fat is plant sources is associated with decreased mortality. Animal fat, on the other hand, is associated with an increased risk for death. These are the results ...

The seed oil versus animal fat debate has gone from a niche topic among wellness influencers on social media to an entire movement. Perhaps you've already heard of the "Hateful Eight" — not the movie, ...

There’s a lot of nuance in the numbers, though—only diets with a lot of healthy, nutrient-dense foods came out as winners.

For decades, animal fats were a staple in kitchens worldwide, revered for their versatility and flavor. However, beginning in the 1950s, their popularity plummeted as studies linked saturated fats to ...

* Animal fats in diet weaken immune cells fighting tumors and speed cancer growth in obesity * Plant fats like palm oil preserve immune function and reduce tumor //progression in obese models * ...

Not all fats are equal. A new study has suggested that unsaturated fats from plant sources are far better for human health than saturated fats from animal sources. This work analyzed the composition ...

When you think of animal fat, what comes to mind? Unsightly blobs of cellulite? Artery-clogging strips of gristle to be trimmed off your steak and tossed into the trash? Or a sophisticated substance ...

There are various types of body composition tests (more on these below). Still, each one measures the percentages of fat and fat-free mass (muscle and bone) in the body. Knowing these percentages can ...