Most of us judge food by its nutrition label—but our bodies don't. The structure of food, known as the food matrix, plays an important role in how quickly we digest food, absorb nutrients, regulate blood sugar and even how many calories our bodies extract. Learn why whole fruit differs from fruit juice, why whole nuts and nut butter aren't metabolically identical, and why preserving the natural food matrix may benefit your health more than focusing on calories alone.

Are you someone who is afraid of consuming fats? If yes, you are definitely not alone. Fats have been vilified in different countries for...