Oct. 4, 2004 -- A high intake of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, particularly cis fat, is associated with a reduced risk of gallstone disease, according to the results of a prospective, ...

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Key Takeaways Pumpkin seeds are higher in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and other ...

Unsaturated fats—monounsaturated and polyunsaturated—are essential for brain function, cardiovascular health, and reducing inflammation. Found in foods like olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty ...

A viral debate questions olive oil’s heart-health status. Here’s what dietitians say about how canola oil and olive oil ...

We need to consume fat to survive, but a new study has shown that the human body can process different types of fats in different ways. Over the years, studies have indicated that some types of fat ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

With this in mind, all four RDs shared that they regularly reach for the same cooking oil: olive oil. “Olive oil is my number ...

When new dietary guidelines for Americans came out in early January, I couldn’t help but notice “healthy fats” at the top of the inverted food pyramid. Like the food pyramid itself, the new guidelines ...