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Healthy Cooking – Healthy Fats and Substitutes
Many times when people decide to eat healthy foods, they try to eliminate fats from their diet. However, your body needs healthy fats and substitutes in order to function properly. The fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K, and F are absorbed by the body with the fat that we eat, and are also necessary for the metabolism of certain minerals. To understand how dietary fat is important, you’ll need to know the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Saturated Fats Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and are animal based. You find these fats in meats and dairy products such as bacon, butter, and lard. These are the fats that…