Katherine Tallmadge, MA, RD

I’ve heard over and over again that trans fat is bad for us. What I’m not sure of is what it is. And why is it bad?

  Every winter, I gain weight. I can’t figure out the reason because I don’t seem to do things much differently. Why does this happen?  

I keep hearing people knock high-fructose corn syrup when they see it on food labels. What is it exactly? And is it really bad for you?