Articles Index

What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

Even if we're trying to eat low fat, it's vital to our overall health and wellbeing that we include some fat in our diet, especially unsaturated fats. In particular, it's important to include omega-3 fatty acids. Find out why, and where you can get these fats.

Enova Cooking Oil

Enova brand oil was touted as a different kind of cooking oil, one that was processed differently by our bodies so that less of it would be stored as fat. Find out, from your Guide to Low Fat Cooking, how Enova oil worked.

What You Need to Know About Trans Fats or Trans Fatty Acids

What are trans fats or hydrogenated fats? Why are trans fats thought to be worse than saturated fats? And how can we find out which foods have trans fats hidden in them?

What is Z Trim?

Z Trim is a fiber-based fat substitute that can replace up to half the fat in foods. But will it succeed where other fat substitutes have failed?