Fats

Why We Should All Stop Tracking Our Dietary Fat Intake, According to RDs
Nutrition
Feb 3, 2025

Why We Should All Stop Tracking Our Dietary Fat Intake, According to RDs

Most of us have probably lived through enough diet-related trends to realize that there's reason to be wary when an entire food group gets demonized.

Love Avocado on Everything? Here's How to Ensure You're Getting Just the Right Amount
Fitness
Apr 14, 2021

Love Avocado on Everything? Here's How to Ensure You're Getting Just the Right Amount

Avocados are undeniably delicious, but because they're loaded with fats — and for a long time, fats were viewed as unhealthy — you might be worried that you could overdo it, especially if you're trying to lose weight.

4 Simple Ingredients That Will Make Any Smoothie More Filling
Fitness
Dec 11, 2020

4 Simple Ingredients That Will Make Any Smoothie More Filling

Smoothies are ideal for people on-the-go — but while they're super-convenient and delicious, they can also be more like a sugar bomb than a healthy snack, depending on the ingredients you choose.

Eating Avocado Can Help You Lose Weight (and Not Gain It), as Long as You Take This Advice
Fitness
Aug 22, 2019

Eating Avocado Can Help You Lose Weight (and Not Gain It), as Long as You Take This Advice

The myth that dietary fat is actually evil has finally been debunked, and that means healthy fats like avocados have gone decidedly mainstream.

Trying to Eat Low-Fat? Get Acquainted With These 8 Snacks
Fitness
Aug 4, 2019

Trying to Eat Low-Fat? Get Acquainted With These 8 Snacks

When we're eating healthy, we feel better, but sometimes knowing exactly what constitutes a healthy meal can be confusing.

If You're Trying to Lose Weight, You Need More of This Essential Nutrient, Not Less
Fitness
Jun 8, 2019

If You're Trying to Lose Weight, You Need More of This Essential Nutrient, Not Less

If it's been a while since your last diet, you might feel inclined to shun fats in an effort to lose weight — but public opinion has shifted in recent years, and "good" fats are not only considered an important part of any meal, but also key to shedding pounds.

Here's How Many Avocados (Er, Grams of Fat) You Can Eat and Still Lose Weight
Fitness
Feb 7, 2019

Here's How Many Avocados (Er, Grams of Fat) You Can Eat and Still Lose Weight

When it comes to weight loss, knowing how much to eat is just as important as knowing what to eat.

All the Reasons You Should Add Ghee to Your Diet — From a Doctor
Fitness
Feb 3, 2018

All the Reasons You Should Add Ghee to Your Diet — From a Doctor

Ghee has been used for centuries in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine, but recently has caught lots of attention in the health and wellness space.

Here's Exactly How Much Sugar and Fat a Nutritionist Eats in a Day
Fitness
Dec 9, 2017

Here's Exactly How Much Sugar and Fat a Nutritionist Eats in a Day

You've probably already been told countless times that fat and sugar are bad for you.