Benefits of Healthy Fats: • Supports cell growth • Improves cholesterol levels: healthy fats increase HDL (good cholesterol) • Lowers triglycerides • Provides energy • Supports the immune system • Good for hair and skin • Supports brain health • Decreases inflammation • Helps prevent blood clotting • Lowers blood pressure • Reduces the risk of heart disease • Helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins Sources of Healthy Fats Omega 3 fats can be found in fish and seafood, including salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna, anchovies, sardines, and oysters. They are also abundant in flax seeds, walnuts, and chia seeds. Sources of other healthy fats include: • Olive oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, avocado oil • Peanut butter • Avocado • Nuts • Seeds
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