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Is there a kind of fat that is considered to be good for your health?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Fats: Try to avoid trans/ saturated fats. Unsaturated fats tend to be healthier (Omega-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated or monosaturated)

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Answered 5/25/2015

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