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MINUTE It is true that dietary fat is associated with obesity and heart disease, as well as certain types of cancer. However, we need some fat in our diets for its ability to maintain healthy cells, metabolize cholesterol, provide energy and, of course, boost food's flavor. For a balance, experts recommend that we balance our diet, with no more than 30 percent of our calories from fat. Interestingly, the worst fat we can consume are known as "trans fats." Trans fats are now believed to raise blood cholesterol more than other unsaturated fats. These "engineered fats" have also been found to interfere with the body's ability to make long chain fatty acids, important components of cell renewal. Margarine is not the only food that overloads the diet with trans fats. French fries, donuts, cookies and crackers are just a few of the foods that have been found to dramatically increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Add omega-3 fatty acids found in many types of fish, including salmon, albacore tuna, herring, trout, halibut, mackerel and pollock. Research has overwhelmingly concluded that these fats can lower blood cholesterol and avoid plaque buildup in the heart. As for Olive Oil, it offers the highest amount of monounsaturated fats and is rich in polyphenols which have been shown to protect against heart disease and cancer. New Spirit offers an impressive list of Essential Fatty Acids to supplement your diet and boost your good health:
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