Tag: Added fat

According to one study, a typical restaurant meal contains nearly twice the recommended daily sodium intake. So, **why is restaurant food so unhealthy?** It is a combination of supersized portions, liberal use of flavor-enhancing ingredients, and a focus on profit over health that shapes the dining experience.

Raw onions contain roughly 40 calories per 100 grams, primarily from carbohydrates. So, does caramelizing an onion add calories, or is the caloric change simply a matter of preparation and concentration?

While there is no specific guideline for 'added fat' akin to 'added sugars' in federal dietary recommendations, expert health organizations advise keeping your intake of saturated fat to less than 10% of total daily calories, and trans fats to less than 1%. This focus on the *type* of fat is key to managing your daily intake and supporting long-term health.