Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an organic compound found in many common vegetable oils. ALA is both a polyunsaturated fatty acid, and an omega-3...

A triglyceride is a type of fat. Triglycerides are found in vegetable oils and animal fats. A triglyceride is composed of one glycerol molecule...

Coconut Oil is a light colored oil pressed from the "copra" or meat of a coconut. It solidifies at room temperature and has a buttery...

Trans Fat is a type of fat that is created when oils are partially hydrogenated, which occurs by adding hydrogen to the oil so it becomes solid...

The Flax plant is native to Europe and Asia and is grown for its fiber or its seeds. The seeds were ground into flour or meal, but today this is...