Avocados have about 9.5 grams of healthy fats per half-fruit serving. Some nuts, seeds, and oils can provide even more healthy fat per serving.

Avocados are one of the healthiest high-fat foods you can eat. However, there are plenty of other nutrient-dense fats to include in meals and snacks. Here are eight healthy fats worth adding to your ...

Fat is an essential nutrient. Learn why it's so important for your brain, the best types to eat, and where to find them in your diet.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his diet message is clear: "Eat real food." That was his main mantra during a White House press briefing on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ...

So, what are macronutrients? "Macronutrients are where all energy comes from in our food," explains Miezin. "Anytime there are calories—a measure of energy—in a food, they come from a combination of ...

For those who remember the low-fat craze of the 1980s and 1990s, where chalky cookies and diet products took center stage, it’s time to celebrate a brighter food era. Fats are no longer the villain ...

For decades, Americans have avoided saturated fat out of concern it could raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, which is linked to heart disease. But newer research suggests that not all forms of saturated ...

You may already know that avocado and olive oil are smart choices, but it's time to add these sometimes-avoided foods back to your menu. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Dietary fats ...