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The Healthy Cooking Oil You Probably Aren’t Using

The Healthy Cooking Oil You Probably Aren’t Using

What cooking oil do you cook with? Extra-virgin olive oil works well for low-temperature cooking and it’s one of the healthiest options available. However, when you’re taking foods to higher temperatures, this is one of the healthiest cooking oil alternatives – and you’re probably not using it.

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Dietary Fat: How Much Fat Should You Consume Each Day?

Dietary Fat: How Much Fat Should You Consume Each Day?

Fat gets a bad rap. Most people equate it with the jiggly stuff that makes their thighs look less firm and covers up their six-pack. The reality is dietary fat is an important part of any diet even if you’re trying to lose body fat. Despite the fact that fat is more calorie-dense than carbohydrates or protein, it helps you feel full so you eat less.

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Is fat in your diet bad or good?

Why You Need Fat in Your Diet

Low-fat isn’t necessarily synonymous with health. You need a certain amount of fat in your diet to supply two essential fatty acids the body can’t make. It’s also important to get the right balance of these fats in your diet. Find out why fat-free isn’t always better and why fat balance is critical to good health.

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5 Myths About Dietary Fat Dispelled

Fat gets a bad rap when it comes to health. This article dispels five common myths about fat and discusses why we need a certain amount for good health. It also talks about the difference between “good fats” and “bad fats.”

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