How to incorporate healthy fats into your diet
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- Elizabeth Somer , Registered Dietician and Author
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Elizabeth Somer
Registered Dietician and Author
If the word 'fat' on a label makes you run the other way, stop. Some fats that are good for you, according to author and registered dietician Elizabeth Somer. Here's how to incorporate the healthy fats into your diet.
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How to incorporate healthy fats into your diet
- Omega 3 fats from fish are good fats.
- Fats in olive oil, nuts and seeds are extremely healthy and reduce chances of heart disease.
- Stay away from saturated fats and trans fats in meats and cheeses.
- Choose low fat or non-fat dairy products.
- Keep the total amount of trans fats and saturated fats to less than 10% of total calories.
- Eat two to three servings of fish every week for Omega 3 and DHA servings.
- If you can’t eat fish two to three times a week look for foods that are fortified with algae-based DHA.
- Too much fish oil can cause your blood to thin.
- Too much fat from olive oil and nuts will cause an increase in calories.
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