Health: A Fat Lot of Good? ; Confused Over Which Fats Are Essential for Good Health and Which Are a Fast-Track to a Heart Attack? We Get the Nutrition Experts to Sort the Good Guys From the Bad

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FAT FACTS

Your cut-out-and-keep guide to friendly fats

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Health: A Fat Lot of Good? ; Confused Over Which Fats Are Essential for Good Health and Which Are a Fast-Track to a Heart Attack? We Get the Nutrition Experts to Sort the Good Guys From the Bad

Omega 3 polyunsaturated fat

Where: Flax/hempseed oil, linseed oil, oily fish, walnuts. Also known as alpha linolenic acid.

Health impact: Reduces risk of heart disease by improving elasticity of arteries and regulating heartbeat. Powerful anti- inflammatory.

Omega 6 polyunsaturated fat

Where: Sunflower oil, corn oil, spreads, nuts. Also known as linoleic acid.

Health imp...

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