Is it true that dietary fat is bad for me?

Neal Spruce on behalf of dotFIT

Fitness

Too much of anything can be bad for you. But in the proper amounts, all fats make a contribution to good health. Keep total fats below 35% of your diet with saturated fats no more that 10% of your daily calorie allotment. Fats from fish, nuts and many vegetables are important contributors to our long-term health. Please see our Sharecare Fitness Application under the Coach tab for ideal menu examples that will allow you to reach your health & fitness goals. Click here for access: http://www.sharecare.com/home/coach

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Fats

At 9 calories per gram, fats can add up quickly in your diet, yet experts recommend that you get only 7% of your calorie intake from fat. Fats also affect your cholesterol, and there are both good and bad fats. The best kind of fats are called unsaturated fats, and can be found in oils like olive and canola oils, nuts and seeds. These fats can help your body get rid of cholesterol. Saturated fats often have had hydrogen added to them to make them more solid. Other saturated fats are found in cream, butter and meats. They can raise your blood cholesterol. Its wise to learn which is which and check nutrition labels to make proper choices.

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