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.

Does Overheating Olive Oil Turn it to Trans Fat?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sharon Perkins

Olive oil has taken on new importance for its antioxidant levels as well as for its heart- healthy unsaturated nature. Cooking with mostly monounsaturated olive oil rather than saturated fats such as lard can decrease your risk of heart disease.