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Featured Dietary Fat Article

How Important Is Dietary Fat To A Bodybuilder? By: Topic Of The Week How important is dietary fat to a bodybuilder? It's so obvious how important proteins and carbohydrates are to a bodybuilder... However, fats seem to be often overlooked in a bodybuilder's nutrition plan. Learn more. 4936 Words - Date Added: Apr 15, 2009

#1 Food Nutrient Database
By: Other Writer
Find out what nutrients (protein, carbs, fat, calories, vitamins, minerals) are in the foods you eat! Search the database and find foods to fit your nutrition plan. 383 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2003

10 Reasons Fish Oils Are Essential & Eating Right For Your Type!
By: Charles Poliquin
Learn the top ten reasons why fish oils are essential and what you need to do to eat right for your type! 834 Words - Date Added: Aug 13, 2003

A Consumer's Guide To Fats!
By: Maia Appleby
Once upon a time, we didn't know anything about fat except that it made foods tastier. Learn the truth about fat and what you need to know about it. BONUS: 10 tips to reduce fat in your diet! 687 Words - Date Added: Sep 22, 2003

Are Saturated Fat & Dietary Cholesterol Really Bad For Us? The Facts Set Straight!
By: Mark McManus
I want to put to rest the belief that fat and dietary cholesterol are bad for us. I will also show proof that aside from being the best diet for stripping fat, low-carb nutrition actually improves health markers... Learn more. 2235 Words - Date Added: Nov 10, 2008

Balancing The Use Of Carbohydrates & Fats.
By: ISSA
Fat loss is one of these topics and will continue to be a highly debated issue for fitness enthusiast. We will discuss the effects of fats and carbohydrates on exercise. 618 Words - Date Added: Jul 23, 2003

Basics of Nutrition Part 3: Oils and Fats!
By: FitforLife
Fats, and oils are a group of naturally occurring organic compounds called triglycerides-esters comprised of three molecules of fatty acids and one molecule of the alcohol glycerol. The fats normally occur in animal and vegetable tissue. 1174 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Body Fat - What Exactly Is It?
By: Shannon Clark
Fat is a tissue that is needed by the body for a wide variety of functions such as temperature regulation, shock absorption, etc. Learn here what body fat is, how much we actually have, and much more. Read on... 1615 Words - Date Added: Nov 27, 2006

Bring In The Fats!
By: David Knowles
A diverse and moderate intake of fats is the way to go! 1192 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2002

Cholesterol And Your Body's Health!
By: Maia Appleby
Just what is this matter we call cholesterol, anyway? Find out what you need to know about cholesterol and your bodies health! 696 Words - Date Added: Sep 18, 2003

Cholesterol: Good Or Bad? How It Impacts Your Health.
By: David Robson
Keeping cholesterol levels under control will enhance overall health, and prolong ones training efforts. This article aims to demystify the many, often confusing, aspects of cholesterol metabolism, while showing how to improve your cholesterol profile. 3199 Words - Date Added: May 25, 2005

Clayton's Health Facts: Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
By: Clayton South
Omega-3 fatty acids are classified as essential because the body can't make them from other substances and they must, therefore, be obtained through diet or supplementation. 1187 Words - Date Added: May 21, 2007

Coconut Oil: The Untold Story - Is It Good For You?
By: Ivan Blazquez
Coconut oil - Basically it is an oil that is ~92% saturated fat! How can this oil be good? Well, to my and in a few minutes, your amazement, it is... Coconut oil contains ~64% MCT... Learn more. 3493 Words - Date Added: Apr 23, 2008

Dietary Fats!
By: NHnutrition.com
There are many different types of fats and they can be conveniently divided into four main categories: saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, and trans fatty acids. Learn more about them! 1412 Words - Date Added: Mar 10, 2004

Do Not Be Afraid to Eat Fat
By: Derek Charlebois
I started lifting seriously about 6 months ago, taking nutrition and other asspects into view. Lifting has given me a lot of self confidence. It has also lead to me making friends. 771 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Eat Fat To Burn Fat!
By: Jesse Cannone
If you want to lose weight and be healthy - DON'T eat a low-fat diet! You would have to be absolutely insane to after learning the truth about dietary fats. In the meantime, go eat some healthy fats! 691 Words - Date Added: Oct 27, 2003

Endurance Performance Fuel Sources!
By: Shannon Clark
To maximize performance we will look at two very important energy sources; carbohydrates and fat. See what you should be doing to maximize these sources. 1605 Words - Date Added: Nov 10, 2005

Essential Fatty Acids: Do You Need Them?
By: Derek Charlebois
What are the essential fatty acids? What do essential fatty acids do? What happens if you do not get enough essential fatty acids? 1163 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2003

Fast Food Nutritional Facts!
By: Other Writer
Learn the truth about your favorite fast foods. Find out how many calories, carbs, grams of fat, protein and whatever else the food you eat has. Learn how to make a healthy choice! 735 Words - Date Added: Sep 13, 2005

Fat Confusion: Is Fat Bad For You?
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
Over the last four decades I've maintained that a certain amount of saturated fat, especially saturated fat from red meat, is good for you. Learn why... 2323 Words - Date Added: Feb 17, 2005

Fat Facts: The Real Story On Cholesterol & Fats!
By: Mauro Di Pasquale
For the past two decades, low fat, low cholesterol is the mantra of those trying to lose weight, prevent cancer and avoid heart disease. In light of recent studies however, this view is outdated. 2243 Words - Date Added: Mar 30, 2004

Fat Metabolism!
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
Dietary fat is not an enemy. In fact, when adequate amounts of good fats (unsaturated) are consumed, it can improve one's health and athletic performance. Learn what these good fats are and how they keep the body function properly. 1850 Words - Date Added: Apr 19, 2005

Fats For Your Health.
By: ISSA
The body needs a certain amount of fat in the diet. It stores fat to serve as a quick energy source and to protect important organs. While fat is necessary and essential for proper health, some types of fats are damaging to the cardiovascular system. 510 Words - Date Added: Jun 17, 2003

Fatten Up Your Total!
By: Anthony Ricciuto
Fat is one of the most powerful nutrients you can consume. This article will explain the difference between the good, the bad, and the ugly, for this hotly debated macronutrient. Fat is where it's at, if you want a big total! 2242 Words - Date Added: Jan 10, 2003

Flex Your Flax
By: Derek Charlebois
Where can we get some quality fat? The answer, FLAX SEED! 800 Words - Date Added: Aug 07, 2002

Future Fats That Build Muscle Today!
By: Planet Muscle
Believe it or not, eating more of the right kind of fats will enable bodybuilders to LOSE extra body fat. But, the best new news is that fats can facilitate help you build muscle faster and, of course, enhance performance. 2434 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2002

Get Your Fats Straight
By: Derek Charlebois
This article will expand your knowledge of fats. In this article, you will learn, which ones should you eat, which ones you should avoid, and what certain fats do. 1248 Words - Date Added: Apr 02, 2002

Good And Bad Fats: How Do We Balance Their Intake For Optimal Health!
By: David Robson
Body fat usually results from an inadequate diet and is comprised of carbohydrates and unhealthy fats. Get facts about the good and bad fats, their effects on the body, and tips to keep body fat in check. 2822 Words - Date Added: Nov 09, 2006

Good Fats, Bad Fats.
By: Daniel Gastelu
This article will focus on fats, the recent health claims approved by the FDA regarding keeping your diet healthy with the right kinds of fats (the good fats), and how to apply this to a bodybuilding diet. 7251 Words - Date Added: Mar 16, 2005

Heart Health: Can Fish Oil Reduce Heart Problems?
By: ATDOnline
Ancient researchers discovered that the oils in the deepwater fish were rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. These early scientific observations spawned extensive studies that led to the current understanding of how important fish oil is to heart health. 2347 Words - Date Added: Jul 08, 2003

High Cholesterol & Its Affects On Your Body!
By: David Galanis
Over the past two decades, coronary disease has become the leading cause of death in the United States. Smoking, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and, more recently, high triglycerides have been linked directly to heart problems. 836 Words - Date Added: Feb 09, 2004

How Food Becomes Body Fat!
By: Maia Appleby
If you don't burn it off, it hangs around in your fat cells. It's that simple. If you want to lose weight, don't eat too much of anything -- and do exercise regularly. 526 Words - Date Added: Apr 24, 2003

How Important Is Dietary Fat To A Bodybuilder?
By: Topic Of The Week
How important is dietary fat to a bodybuilder? It's so obvious how important proteins and carbohydrates are to a bodybuilder... However, fats seem to be often overlooked in a bodybuilder's nutrition plan. Learn more. 4936 Words - Date Added: Apr 15, 2009

How Many Fat Grams Should I Have?
By: Other Writer
Do you want to know your One Rep Max, your BMR, or possibly your target heart rate? But you have one problem, math. Bodybuilding.com has made your life a lot easier with these easy access fitness calculators. 65 Words - Date Added: May 24, 2002

How Much Protein, Fat and What Types?
By: Dino Pierce
I also promised to give you a brief update on my preparation status and tactics in concerns of my first contest of the 2002 competitive season. Dino explains how much protein etc... he eats. 2241 Words - Date Added: May 17, 2002

How To Substitute Fat In Your Everyday Diet.
By: Gary Matthews
Fat cells are like storage tanks of energy to be used for later use. If you would like to learn about some different ways of changing what and how you consume fat then continue reading right here. 1365 Words - Date Added: Jul 20, 2005

In Depth Look At Ketogenic Diets And Ketosis.
By: Jonathan Deprospo
The main benefit of keto diets is that it increases the body's ability to utilize fats for fuel, which gets very lazy on a high carbohydrate diet. Learn the scientific facts! 2084 Words - Date Added: Sep 25, 2002

Intramuscular Triglycerides (IMTG) As An Ergogenic Aid.
By: ISSA
Years ago I became fascinated with the potential role of intramuscular triglycerides (abbreviated as IMTG) as a fuel source in bodybuilding. Find out what it is and what it can do for you. 1288 Words - Date Added: Apr 16, 2004

Misconceptions Of Fat
By: Dean Goudie
As a bodybuilder I am no fan of fat. Fat covers hard earned muscle, reducing definition to almost nothing and is unsightly in itself. 1156 Words - Date Added: Dec 27, 2002

Nutrition: An Overview Of The Five Nutrients
By: Joe Franco
Proper nutrition is a key component for good heath and physical fitness. For weight trainers, proper nutrition consumption is the most important aid for making gains. 1307 Words - Date Added: Nov 04, 2002

Olive Oil Is A Fat That Heals!
By: Carmen Garcia
It is known that the ancient olive tree was cultivated over 6,000 years ago. Today, more studies prove that olive oil continues to offer a variety of healing powers other than weight control and good tasting recipes. Learn more about olive oil... 1052 Words - Date Added: Jul 02, 2004

Proper Nutrition - Fat
By: Randy Herring
Fat provides energy for aerobic energy metabolism, such as sitting, walking and jogging. The higher your resting metabolism is (through exercise) more fat will be wasting away while sitting and/or sleeping 1169 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2002

Protein, Carbs, & Fat: Everything You Need To Know About Them!
By: Matthew Johnson
Learn the truth about protein, carbs, and fat. Find out how much of each of these you need daily and why. Plus much more... 1836 Words - Date Added: Jan 21, 2003

The Right Fats Perform The Right Functions In The Body.
By: Bethany Howlett
Learn how to read food labels to determine what type and amount of fat that a food has. Familiarize yourself with the above stated facts regarding each type of fat as each one is found in different food types and needed in the body for various capabilities. 784 Words - Date Added: Jun 19, 2003

The Truth About Body Fat In Women!
By: Tina Marina
In comparison to men, it is true women naturally are prone to carrying more fat. Get the facts here about what fat is, who has more, hormonal effects, and more. Read on... 1503 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2006

The Ultimate Guide For Fish And Seafood!
By: Dr. David Ryan
Many athletes have a large part of their daily diets that consist of fish and seafood. The reason is obviously quite simple - protein. Exploit the following guide on fish types, benefits of Omega 3 & 6 fats, and mercury levels! 1978 Words - Date Added: May 18, 2007

Trans Fats: Filling The Empty Seat On The Bus.
By: Christopher Mohr
Dietary fat is a vital nutrient that is essential for health. Like other macronutrients, dietary fat is an important energy source for the body. Find out in this article what fat you want to avoid as much as possible! 1559 Words - Date Added: May 13, 2005

Using Fats To Aid Recovery & Build Muscle!
By: David Robson
Vital to success in bodybuilding is recovery, of which the ways are many and varied. Recovery is important because muscle tissue repair will nor occur otherwise. Sleep, post training nutrition and supplementation, and time away from the gym are obvious methods. 1396 Words - Date Added: Mar 29, 2004

Video Tip Of The Week, #61: Jamie Eason's Dietary Fats Tip.
By: Video Tip Of The Week
Bodybuilding.com Fitness Model Jamie Eason brings you this week's Video Tip of the Week. Don't be afraid of fats! The body needs good essential fats from a variety of foods on a daily basis for optimal health. Date Added: Sep 15, 2009

Want Weight Loss? Eat More Fat!
By: Todd Torns
A huge new breakthrough in scientific research shows that eating more fat could lead to weight loss! Eating a diet high in monounsaturated fat could be the healthiest diet you can find. 335 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

What You Need To Know About Cholesterol!
By: Maia Appleby
If your doctor has told you to lose a few pounds because your cholesterol is high, you may be frustrated with the new restrictions on your diet. Find out what cholesterol is, how to lower it and what foods to eat to help you lower it! 1025 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2003

You Are What You Eat!
By: ISSA
Since fat is such a concern, it's best to discuss it and get it over with; to extract truth from myth. Learn the four so called facts and why people deserve to know the truth! 2869 Words - Date Added: Jan 10, 2003

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