Trans fats seem to be getting alot of attention in the media lately.  Magazines and newspapers seem full of information concerning trans fats. Much of the information seems to be negative with warnings to avoid trans fats. What are trans fats and what are their impact on nutrition? Trans fats are unsaturated fats with trans-isomer [...]

We are all aware of the danger of eating too much fatty food. Foods high in saturated fat have been known to contribute to obesity, high cholesterol, and other health conditions. If those concerns were not enough new research indicates that fatty foods may also have a detrimental effect on muscle and brain power as [...]