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MyPlate: Oils and Fats
MyPlate: Oils and FatsOils, or fats, are part of a healthful diet. But too much of the wrong kinds can affect your heart and your overallhealth, today and in the future. Learn a little about the different types of fat to make your choices healthy ones.Fats can be solid or liquid at room temperature. Solid fats come from many animal foods. Butter, stickmargarine, lard, shortening, and fatty meats contain saturated fats and trans fats – bad fats for your heart andyour health.Instead, choose fats that are good for you, called monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Most healthy fatsor oils come from different plants and fish and are liquid at room temperature. Here are some examples:canola oil, corn oil, and olive oil. Foods rich in healthy oils include different nuts, olives, fish, and avocados.Fats and oils are generally measured in teaspoons. One tablespoon of soft margarine, one tablespoon ofItalian salad dressing, or eight large olives all contain one teaspoon of oil or a serving size. Most people getenough oil from the foods they eat each day. But most of us could benefit from choosing more healthy fats andoils, while reducing the amount of bad fats we eat. Active women can have 5 servings of healthy fats or oils,while active men can have 6 each day.Once you know your oils and choose those that will benefit your health, you are taking the steps you need tobetter heart health, for today and tomorrow. To make your choices healthier download the Start Simple withMyPlate app to set food goals and see your progress in real-time.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG10107B EN MyPlateOilsAndFats.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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