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Essential Fats

Essential Fats

Next up in our foundations series is Fatty Acids. We've probably all at one point been told to eat a low-fat diet. But over the last decade, research has come to show how much we need full-fat foods in their natural form. Fats are essential, but we also want to make sure the fats we are eating are whole food sources and nutrient-dense. So let's talk about why we need fat in our diet, what fats do for our health, what fats to avoid, and what fats to incorporate into your diet.There are six types of fats that are essential: linoleic acid (omega 6), alpha-linolenic a[...]