01. Do we need fats?
The answer is yes, but we shouldn'tt eat too much and we should know which fats are good for us, and which fats aren't.
Read | 02. Omega-3 vs. omega-6
Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids both play an important role in health. Unfortunately, people have the perception that we need to take supplements of both groups of fatty acids.
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03. Debunking canola myths
Rumour has it that canola oil is poisonous because it is made from rape seed. However, a South African researcher could find no scientific evidence for these bizarre claims.
Read | 04. Confused about fats?
It is evident that there is a lot of confusion about fats. There are so many different types, it is no wonder that the public can't make head or tail of fats.
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05. Still confused about fats?
Certain types of fat can cause problems in the diet, while others are beneficial to health. In this article, DietDoc clears up a few common misconceptions.
Read | 06. Kiss those bad fats goodbye
Cut out the bad fat and you're on your way to a healthier cholesterol profile and a slimmer waistline. But how? We show you a few tricks.
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07. Is low-fat not high-health?
A new study has shown that the low-fat diet may not protect you from heart disease or cancer. Andrea Ketteringham investigates.
Read | 08. Debunking margarine myths
Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys, it is very high in trans fatty acids, and it lowers the quality of breast milk. DietDoc debunks these and other myths.
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09. Why your brain needs fish
Did you know that your brain is 60% fat? And that DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid predominantly found in fish, is one of the most abundant types of fat in this crucial organ?
Read | 10. Trans-forming fat
News flash: low-fat is not enough! Now research says you should be checking labels for trans fats. But local labels don’t tell the whole truth, says Justine Cottrell.
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11. Use cooking oil sensibly
Fried foods not only add kilojoules to the diet, but can contain toxic compounds – especially if old oil has been used during the frying process. What should you know?
Read | 12. Fatty acids in popular dietary fats
Find out which fatty acids make out the largest portions of a few popular dietary fats.
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13. Omegas: what you should know
Omega-3 and omega-6, also known as essential fatty acids, are on the tip of everyone’s tongue. What exactly are they, where do they come from and how do they help?
Read | 14. How to cut fat
Fat makes fat. In terms of weight management, it is a killer: 1g of fat has almost twice as many kilojoules as 1g of carbohydrate or protein. Here's how to cut your intake.
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