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Why are monounsaturated fats sometimes called “good fats”?

April 26, 2017called fats monounsaturated

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Why are monounsaturated fats sometimes called “good fats”?

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Our brains and bodies need a certain amount of fats to function properly. However, studies have linked consumption of saturated fats and trans fats to heart diseases and other health problems. Monounsaturated fats satisfy our bodies need for fat, without posing that same risk to our systems.