The Ordinary Fat. Most fats we consume break down into individual fatty acids and are repackaged into small bundles of fat and protein called lipoproteins. These lipoproteins then diffuse into the bloodstream and deposit fatty acids into fat cells where they…
Diets Don’t Work. While you may have lost some weight dieting, statistics indicate that you most likely weren’t able to keep the weight off for long. To lose excess body weight healthfully and permanently, it takes patience and quality upgrades to eating and…
It is crazy to think you can fight fat with fat. But it’s not every kind of fat can help you slim down and drop a pant size. There is a specific kind of plant-based fat called medium-chain triglycerides—commonly referred to…
What We Know As Fat. Fats are made up of fatty acids. The size of each fatty acid depends on its carbon chain length. Whether saturated or unsaturated, most long chain triglycerides (LCTs) act as the building blocks of body fat.…
Have you ever wondered how a college athlete does it? How do they possibly balance a sport with challenging academics, and try to squeeze in somewhat of a social life? Being a college athlete takes a special person with a…
By Kyle Shneider, CSCS Consume More Fat. We know what you’re probably thinking: “Really? Eat more fat?” The answer is YES! Increasing the amountof quality fat or oil in your diet can actually improve your health – especially if the oil…
