Earlier this week I discussed fat in general and the specifics of healthy fat. As promised, here is an explanation of those less healthy, sometimes known as unhealthy and “bad,” fats. The less healthy fats are saturated fat and trans fat. For a long time saturated fat was considered the worst offender when it comes to fat, but in recent…
Yesterday I introduced you to the macronutrient fat and its functions in the body. Now that you know what fat does for you, it’s time to move on to what type of fat you should be eating. About 30% of your calorie intake should be from dietary fat — so if you need 1800-2000 calories a day, 540-600 calories, or…
When people hear the word “fat” they often think first about their bodies and weight. However, in the nutrition world, fat means much more than that. Fat is a macronutrient that plays an important role in your diet. Many people like to say there are “good” fats and “bad” fats. My philosophy is “everything in moderation,” so I prefer to…
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the possibility of a junk food tax being passed. As I mentioned then, this idea has been toyed with for a long time, so it’s no surprise that New York State has put it on hold yet again. That said, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, is making…
Clients, family members, and friends often ask me whether peanut butter can really be a part of their daily diet when it is so high in fat. My answer is always the same: “Yes, but keep in mind …” So when my sister-in-law recently told me that she and her friends have been conversing about which type of peanut butter…
