According to the Harvard School of Medicine, the type of fat we eat plays a more profound role in our health than the entire amount of fat we eat. “Good fats” (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) are really essential for us and trim our risk for disease. The so-called “bad fats” (saturated and trans fats) can provoke our chances for disease and contribute to weight gain. What’s crucial to understand is that some fat is necessary in our diet, and a proper diet includes a reasonable amount of good fats and a very small amount of bad fat, if any at all.
Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’
Friendly Fat – Fat Myths Disspelled
June 4th, 2009 by Lynn B.
Dietary fat is not evil. We need a certain amount of it every day just to survive. The key is to eat the right fats. Here’s a little primer on fat, including fact myths and fact facts.
Good Reasons to Eat Locally Grown Food
May 9th, 2009 by Mallory P.
Whenever possible, chose locally grown foods: they’re fresher, more nutritionally rich, non-GMO, and you’ll be supporting local farm families. If you live near a farmer’s market, that’s the best selection of fresh fruits and vegetables you’ll find anywhere.
