In a world of misinformation, Fitness Pudding is here to separate fact from fallacy, and science from fiction.
Fat in food is, and might always be a hot and controversial topic. We learn something new everday that expands our understanding, allowing us to make educated decisions in our healthy eating lifestyles. Of course any change in our knowledge fuels controversy and debate amongst fat-inspired amateurs and aficionados, alike.
If you are one of the many who are enthusiastic about fat in food, you might be interested in a recent compilation by NutritionAction.com dedicated to 'Fat in Food'.
Four Coconut Oil Myths, and the Facts You Should Know
"Shaky Science" Doubts Saturated Fat Linked to Heart Disease
Fat in Food: The Truth about Canola Oil
As always, do not forget to keep up on the most recent 'fat in food' topics at NutritionFacts.org.
Dr. Faries has a Ph.D. in Behavioral Medicine and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, balanced with experience across the fitness industry, medicine, public health, research and extension.
His research explores why and how people initiate and maintain healthy behaviors, with focus on self-regulation success and failure. In other words, he seeks to better understand the common struggle with adopting healthy lifestyles, clarifying the reasons why we don’t “just do it.” Dr. Faries also holds unique expertise in medication adherence, when lifestyle is the medicine.
Dr. Faries also trains the next generation of ‘myth busters’ through medical and public health education, including his popular course, MythBusters: Health Edition.
Dr. Faries has served on the Board of Directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, is founder of Lone Star Lifestyle Medicine for Texas, and is founder of FitnessPudding.com – a non-profit site dedicated to debunking common health and fitness myths.