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Fear of Fat
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with carbohydrates and protein, fat is essential to a healthy
diet. It is a source of essential fatty acids; helps absorb
vitamins A, D, E and K; must be present to absorb certain
phytochemicals; and plays an important role in satisfying
hunger. It's the type of fat consumed that is of paramount
importance, rather than the total amount as long as it remains
moderate and not high, that affects health. When it comes
to type, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are more
desirable than saturated. For example, monounsaturated fat
found in olives, olive oil and avocados has been proven to
help lower blood cholesterol levels. Also, fish, like salmon
and mackerel, provide omega-3 fatty acids which studies have
shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. As far as amount
of fat I usually recommend keeping it to under 35% or less
of the total calories, as long as a good portion is made up
of the "good" fats.
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