What should I know about odd omega fatty acids 3, 5, 7 and 9?

Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

Internal Medicine

The odd omega fatty acids 3, 5, 7 and 9 are all healthy for you! Watch internal medicine specialist Michael Roizen, MD, explain the amazing benefits of these important nutrients, and the various foods you should include in your diet to get them.

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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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