If you grew up in the fat-phobic 90s, it’s likely that fat-free snacks had a prominent place in your kitchen and your lunchbox. I was one of those teens who thought fat was a no-no and replaced my ...

The Deceptive World of Low Fat Marketing Many fat-free products compensate for the lack of fat by adding extra sugar, starch, or salt to enhance their taste and texture, which transforms an otherwise ...

If you grew up in the fat-phobic 90s, it’s likely that fat-free snacks had a prominent place in your kitchen and your lunchbox. I was one of those teens who thought fat was a no-no and replaced my ...

These diet foods could be making you fat. Or at least not helping you lose weight. It is estimated that 45 million Americans go on a diet every year, spending $33 billion on weight loss products ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When it comes to low-fat snack foods, taste is everything. Health-oriented consumers are more likely to purchase a snack if they think it tastes good, even if they perceive it to be ...

"Oh, you do need fat. And I think it's so sad that fat has gotten a really bad rap." -Lisa Michaelis, a mother- Seven-year-old Emily likes to eat. "She likes eggs and toast and English muffins," says ...