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Most of us are aware that there are healthy and unhealthy fats. The unhealthy being the trans fats which are the man-made ones created when vegetable oil is hardened. These are found in margarine, baked goods and junk foods.

Saturated fats are animal fats; butter and lard, and tropical oils and these should be limited in your diets.

While it is true that many people eat too many saturated and trans fats, there are good fats that should be included in a healthy meal plan.

Healthy fats include olive oil, avocados, flax seed and dry roasted nuts like almonds. Healthy fats play a part in helping our bodies use vitamins such as D, E, A, and K which are important for healthy hair and skin.

The amounts of healthy fats that can be added to an individual diet vary depending on the calories you require for weight loss or maintenance. There are approximately 120 calories per tablespoon of olive or flax oils. Moderation is the key here as well as the other food choices you make.

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