Doctor Column

Five (“5”) surprising reasons why fats are important April 25, 2018 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Fats get a bum rap! Many chastise the person who is obese. But most of us ignore or are unaware of the nutritional and other beneficial attributes of fats. What follows are five reasons why fats are useful: Building Blocks, Cell Membrane, Insulation, Protection (padding), Energy (fuel, storage). Spotlight on ‘good’ fats — ‘bad’ fats! April 15, 2018 Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD Overheard in a grocery store’s checkout counter: “Can you understand the labels on food packages? It’s hard to know what’s healthy and what’s not. Good fats — bad fats. Today they’re good. Tomorrow they’re bad.”