Don't Be Afraid to Eat Fat
It’s good to have a little fat in your diet. In fact, about 20 to 35 percent of your total calories should come from fat. Just keep in mind that not all fats are created equal. Try to choose “good” fats—polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats—that can help lower your risk of heart disease by reducing your cholesterol. Sources include nuts, plant-based oils (olive, canola, and safflower), avocados, flaxseed, and fish including salmon, trout, herring, and sardines.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Harvard School of Public Health
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fat is an essential
Posted by Toniahale (not verified) | Tue, 03/15/2011 - 12:47pm
fat is an essential requirement for the body, it just depends on the type of fat we are consuming.
Many people, especially
Posted by nanos | Fri, 12/24/2010 - 12:52am
Many people, especially teenage girls, think that eating fat is what that makes them fat. Nothing could be further from the truth. The main reason why people are so fat is because of the heavy consumption of carbohydrates where the unassimilated carbs turn to fat. Incorporating fat at a percentage of twenty is actually essential. Only thing is to make sure the fats are healthy. Some healthy fats are olive oil, peanut butter and so on!
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