Thursday, September 5, 2013

Benefits of Healthy Fats


Choosing healthy/unsaturated fats can:

-Raise GOOD cholesterol levels
-Lower triglyceride levels and blood pressure
-Reduce the risk of heart disease (a leading cause of death in the US)
-Reduce risk of inflammatory diseases and some types of cancer
-Helps the body absorb vitamins K, A, D, E
-Protects the cell walls