Q: My wife does a lot of baking using stick margarine. I've heard so much about trans fatty acids lately that I tend to avoid the baked things. I'm wondering if there are healthier substitutes for the ...

People's intake of fatty acids -- which have been linked to cardiovascular disease and other conditions -- can be substantially affected by changing the type of vegetable oil they use, according to ...

A blend of canola oil, palm stearin, and palm kernel oil can produce margarine free of trans-fats and desirable textural properties, says new research from the US. Tapping into the wider industry move ...

It would seem to make sense to drastically cut back on fat intake to lower your cholesterol. After all, dietary fat is connected to cholesterol concentrations in the blood, which are linked to your ...

(CNN) — The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones, improve brain health and reduce the risk ...

The debate between butter and margarine is exhaustive and dates back to the 1900s, when margarine began gaining popularity as a cheaper alternative to butter. As we soon celebrate National Heart Month ...