| " So, fat isn't just associated with being "fattening" anymore. More people are learning that some fats can be good for their health. For instance, the polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated fatty acids in foods like salmon are linked to preventing heart disease, certain cancers and even depression and Alzheimer's disease. " " Meanwhile, other fats are in the headlines because of their role in causing disease. Saturated fats found in meats and dairy foods should be limited to 10 percent of total calories because they can raise blood cholesterol levels, increasing your risk of heart disease. " " If you find this good-fat vs. bad-fat information hard to digest, you're not alone. " " To help you identify the fats to hire or fire from your diet, here are some fat facts. Please note that " " types of fat provide the same 9 calories per gram. So while olive oil may be good for your heart and bacon fat may be bad, either one can make you fat if you eat too much. " " Though actually in the polyunsaturated category, generally considered to be in a class by themselves. Work hard at reducing heart disease, cancer, swollen joints, even may help eczema and depression. Found in the company of fish, shellfish, flaxseed, walnuts and canola and liquid soybean oil. " "Long-term experience lowering bad fats and raising good fats in the blood. Also may help manage blood sugar levels. Monos are found in olives, olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, cashews, almonds, peanuts and avocados. " " Although still recognized as a leader in their field for lowering cholesterol levels, demoted several years ago behind omega-3 fats and monos. Chief fat in walnuts, flaxseed, whole grains and vegetable oils, including canola, safflower, soybean and corn oils. " "Have held the same low-level position for decades.
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