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What should I eat? Types of fat

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Website: Harvard School of Public Health
  • Resource type: Article

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There are three main types of fat: unsaturated, saturated and trans fat. Unsaturated fats can help improve cholesterol levels and lower inflammation and are found in olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds and fish. Trans fats are common in fast foods, and can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other chronic conditions.

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omega-3 , healthy eating, weight loss, weight gain, diabetes, meat, dairy

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Rated on: 8/21/2017 11:42:22 AM

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