Butter, oils and other fats can add flavor to your favorite recipes, but they can also add many calories. They act as a barrier so flour does not absorb as much water to give your dishes a moist, tender feel. There are many ways to reduce the fat without sacrificing taste; the trick is to…

You’ve probably been told to stay away from certain high-cholesterol foods so that you can keep your cholesterol in check. While eating things like eggs or cheese can raise the cholesterol levels in your blood, it’s a relatively modest raise. What does raise blood cholesterol levels, though, are saturated fats. What are saturated fats? In…

Historically, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Unfortunately, many people fall into the trap of using fad diets and weight-loss products to achieve their weightloss goals quickly. While fad diets may prove effective initially, research shows that many people don’t find long-term success with these types of diets. Instead of…