What are the healthy fats and oils?
Fat is a type of
nutrient, and just like protein and carbohydrates, your body needs some fat for
energy, to absorb vitamins, and to protect your heart and brain health. For
years we’ve been told that eating fat will add inches to your waistline, raise
cholesterol, and cause a myriad of health problems. But now we know that not
all fat is the same. “Bad” fats, such as artificial trans fats and saturated
fats, are guilty of the unhealthy things all fats have been blamed for weight gain, clogged arteries, an increased risk of certain diseases and so
forth. But “good” fats such as unsaturated fats and omega-3s have the opposite
effect. In fact, healthy fats play a huge role in helping you manage your
moods, stay on top of your mental game, fight fatigue, and even control your
weight.
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