Fat: Fact or Fable?

You've probably heard these statements about fat before. Find out whether or not they're true.

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Randy Mayor  

A fat-free diet is the ticket to optimal health.

Fable. A multitude of studies have shown that consuming a diet with moderate amounts of fat―emphasizing sources of healthful mono- and polyunsaturated fats like nuts, seeds, oils, and avocados―can help reduce risk for heart disease. What’s more, certain vitamins require dietary fat in order for your body to process and benefit from them.

NextDietary cholesterol is not the same as fat.


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