The fats in your food don’t automatically turn into body fat (adipose tissue) Your body only stores fat if you take in more calories from protein, carbs or fats than your body needs to burn for energy. Some nuts, seeds, oils, and salmon can provide even more healthy fat per serving. Fat, any substance of plant or animal origin that is nonvolatile, insoluble in water, and oily or greasy to the touch Together with animal and vegetable oils, fats comprise one of the three principal classes of foodstuffs, the others being proteins and carbohydrates. When it comes to health, not all fats are equal
This article looks at the sources and types of fat, their effects on the body, and how much to add to the diet. Not all fat is created equal Find out which type of fat to choose — and which to avoid — for good health.
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