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Bookmark or Share- Dietary fat: Know which to choose - Mayo ClinicFat is an important part of your diet, but some kinds are healthier than others. Find out which to choose and which to avoid. Dietary fat is the fat that comes from food. The body breaks down dietary fats into parts called fatty acids that can enter the bloodstream. The body also can make fatty acids from the carbohydrates in food.
- Types of Fat – The Nutrition SourceFinding Foods with Healthy Fats is a handy visual guide to help you determine which fats are beneficial, and which are harmful. All foods containing fat have a mix of specific types of fats. Even healthy foods like chicken and nuts have small amounts of saturated fat, though much less than the amounts found in beef, cheese, and ice cream.
- Know the facts about fats - Harvard Health"Fat helps give your body energy, protects your organs, supports cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control, and helps your body absorb vital nutrients. When you focus too much on cutting out all fat, you can actually deprive your body of what it needs most."
- The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-betweenFat is needed to build cell membranes, the vital exterior of each cell, and the sheaths surrounding nerves. It is essential for blood clotting, muscle movement, and inflammation . For long-term health, some fats are better than others.
- Choosing Healthy Fats: A Guide to Types, 11 Food Tips, and MoreNot all fat is the same, and eating the right types can help you strengthen your body inside and out. This guide throws out the frills and gives you exactly what you need to know about eating...
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