Dietary Fats Facts: Good Fats vs. Trans Fat Risks

What gives the most energy per gram: fat, protein, or carbs? Distinguish between heart-healthy lipids and dangerous trans fats, and learn how medium-chain triglycerides and coconut oil impact your body.

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Is 10 Grams of Fat a Lot for a Meal?

Published Jan,18 2019 | By Gord Kerr

Whether 10 grams of fat is a lot for a meal depends on the quality of the fat you consume and how much you weigh, which is used to determine your RDA for fat.

Grape seed oil in a glass jar and fresh grapes on old wooden table in the garden.Spa,bodycare,Bio,Eco products concept.

Olive Oil Vs. Grape Seed Oil

Published Jan,17 2019 | By Gord Kerr

When trying to choose whether the best choice is a stir fry or omelette, consider some of the differences in fat and nutrients of grape seed oil vs. olive oil.

Gordon Kerr has worked in the health care industry for the past 15 years. He holds a diploma in Food and Nutritional Science from CSNN, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Vancouver. With his passion for a healthy lifestyle and the desire to help others benefit from proper nutrition and natural remedies, Gordon accepted the international position with CARICOM Regional Food and Nutrition in the Caribbean and moved to Barbados. As well as educating the under-nourished people in the region, Gordon formulated dietary plans to help manage medical conditions including chronic nutrition-related diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. Now retired, Gord enjoys a quiet life on a small island in the Gulf Islands of B.C.