Why Fat Is Essential to Your Diet Health organizations have spread confusing messages about fat over the years. Fat has been blamed for the obesity epidemic and rising rates of heart disease. It turns out that fat is actually very important for our health. Tamar Samuels, Nutritionist, via 'HuffPost' Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin A, D, E and K, are best absorbed when consumed with healthy fats. Good fat also helps our brains, which are 60% fat, function optimally. Sources of good fat include salmon, avocados, olive oil, eggs and nuts. Butter, pork and vegetable oil consumption should be minimized. So don't shy away from fat!
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