Get Your Fats Straight

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Mon, 08-24-2009 - 8:44am
Get Your Fats Straight



Be Fat-Sensible




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Heart-Friendly LinksThe Sins of Saturated Fats




Be Fat-Sensible

by Mary Y. Choi
Reviewed by: Susan Janoff, MS RD LD/N

Review date: 06-11-2008


When it comes to fat, one word probably springs to mind—''bad.'' But some fats are positively healthy—in moderation. If you know that already, you know more than most: A recent survey from the American Heart Association (AHA) revealed that fewer than half of Americans are aware of the benefits of ''better'' fats. Of the four major fats—saturated, trans, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated—the last two belong in a healthy diet. Still, even ''good'' fats are high in calories, so it's important to know which fats to avoid and which ones to eat.


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Registered: 10-07-2008
Mon, 08-24-2009 - 11:12am

Read the ideas Nadine. Always good to know which are the good ones and stay away from the bad ones or just limit the bad ones.


Thanks I think I will keep this to remember.


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Mon, 08-24-2009 - 12:04pm
Good stuff Nadine, thanks!

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Mon, 08-24-2009 - 12:41pm
Yum.


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