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Healthy Fats

Fats get a bad reputation, but they are a very important part of a healthy diet and should be consumed daily to help with brain development, vision, energy, and other necessary functions in the body. There are different kinds of fats and choosing mostly healthy fats, such as those found in eggs, avocados, nuts, seeds, and seafood is good for your body.​

Some ways to make sure you are having healthy fats are

• Have meals that focus on rice, vegetables, beans, and pasta instead of large amounts of meat.
• When eating meat or poultry, choose lean cuts and trim off excess fat before cooking.
• Boil, roast, stew, steam, or microwave foods so you don’t have to add oil or fat to cook foods.
• Choose low-fat, fat-free, or skim dairy products.
• When choosing foods such as tuna, look for options stored in water, not oil.​

Source: www.myplate.gov
This content is intended to be used as general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice from a licensed practitioner. Please consult with your physician to see if the advice in this article is appropriate for you.