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Dietary fat: is it good or bad?<\/h4>\n

Well, both. You see, not all fats are created equal. There are good fats and bad fats. Besides, many studies lately reveled that fat<\/em> is not<\/strong> the enemy, sugar<\/em> is. But wait… Don’t reach out to the fridge just yet.\u00a0You still need to know which fats to avoid, and which ones you can totally splurge on…<\/h5>\n

The Skinny on Fats<\/span><\/h4>\n
Heavily processed, hydrogenated \u201ctrans\u201d fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They can also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, and liver strain.<\/h5>\n
My advice?<\/em><\/strong> Get into the habit of reading labels. Stay away from anything that reads: partially hydrogenated oil, or trans fats. That means trying to stay away from most of the processed and packaged foods.<\/h5>\n
That said, our bodies need fat for insulation, vitamin and mineral absorption, and to protect our organs. High-quality fats can steady our metabolism, keep hormone levels even, nourish our skin, hair, and nails, and provide lubrication to keep the body functioning fluidly.<\/h5>\n
Healthy fats are an important component in the anti-inflammatory diet (also known as the Mediterranean diet). Studies show that people adopting a Mediterranean diet (mainly those living in Greece and around the Mediterranean region) have a lower incidence of heart disease, although their diet is high in fat. The secret?<\/em><\/strong> They eat healthy fats, which are known to reduce the inflammation in the body and therefor protect us from inflammation induced diseases. As you probably know by now, I am a big fan of the Mediterranean diet myself (although I made my own personal tweaks to it, as we should do with any diet we chose to follow, such that it blends with our bio-individuality). My Romanian origin and proximity to the Mediterranean region must have played a role in my eating habits, who knows\u2026 Although, I must admit that my diet was not as carefully selected and planned before my health took the turn it took and I almost hit rock bottom! I have never looked at food the same way ever since.<\/h5>\n

Where to Find Healthy Fats<\/span><\/h4>\n