Scientists hail cholesterol-lowering vegetable fat discovery

Researchers at the KU Leuven university in Belgium have obtained an innovation grant from the Flemish Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (VLAIO) to test and develop a new unsaturated fat which they claim remains solid at room temperature. The product, called Sterolife, can help food companies to develop healthy alternatives to existing high-fat products, theContinue reading “Scientists hail cholesterol-lowering vegetable fat discovery”

Dietary Fats: The Role Of Omega-9, Omega-6, And Omega-3 Fatty Acids

“Fats are an essential component to a healthy diet, besides contributing to the flavor and texture of many foods, including seeds, fruits, dairy, eggs, fish, and any other of what we usually consider the most comforting foods on the planet, such as chocolate. Including some types of fat in the diet can help reduce cholesterolContinue reading “Dietary Fats: The Role Of Omega-9, Omega-6, And Omega-3 Fatty Acids”