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fatty acids

Focus on Lipids

Lipids are one of the 3 macronutrients in the diet. They are essential for the proper functioning of the body.…

Health benefits associated with yogurt lead to a re-think on fatty foods

Fatty foods are bad and we should avoid them, right? Well, not necessarily, scientists say. It all depends on the…

Low-fat or full-fat fermented dairy products, such as yogurt, may benefit cardiovascular health

As latest research questions conventional dietary recommendations on dairy foods due to the properties of dairy fats, fermented dairy products…

New evidence challenges the link between fatty acids and heart disease

A new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of…