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Diet Myth #3: All fats are bad

autumnridge
autumnridge Posts: 97 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Facts: We all need fat in our diets. Fats help us absorb certain nutrients. They make up an important part of every cell membrane in our body and help with proper nerve function among other things. When we eat too much fat, it can lead to weight gain, heart disease and certain types of cancers. Some fats are good for us, but some increase our risks of heart disease, cancer and weight gain. The key is to replace bad fats (saturated, hydrogenated and trans) with good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated). Best bets? Olive, canola and flax oils; fatty fish like salmon and sardines; avocados; raw nuts and seeds; natural peanut butter and ground flax seed. Nutritionists recommend that 25 percent to 30 percent of a person's diet comes from healthy fats.
(Content copied from Premier News provided by Unitedhealthcare and UnitedHealthcare of the River Valley(UHCRV).

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  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    +1
  • sykin
    sykin Posts: 1,676 Member
    My favorite food on the planet is avocados. I actually picked them up for lunch today. YUM! I love that they're good for me :)
  • Leanne1795
    Leanne1795 Posts: 186
    Please watch "Big Fat Fiasco" on Youtube. It explains all about the fat myths. It is in 5 small parts and so worth watching. :)
  • LaJauna
    LaJauna Posts: 336 Member
    Please watch "Big Fat Fiasco" on Youtube. It explains all about the fat myths. It is in 5 small parts and so worth watching. :)

    Your body is made up of saturated fats. You need them. Just sayin'.
  • LaJauna
    LaJauna Posts: 336 Member
    My favorite food on the planet is avocados. I actually picked them up for lunch today. YUM! I love that they're good for me :)

    Do you remember when we were "told" to avoid avocados because they were full of "unhealthy" fats? The only unhealthy fats are the man-made, hydrogenated ones.
  • Leanne1795
    Leanne1795 Posts: 186
    Please watch "Big Fat Fiasco" on Youtube. It explains all about the fat myths. It is in 5 small parts and so worth watching. :)

    Your body is made up of saturated fats. You need them. Just sayin'.


    I totally agree!
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