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DID YOU KNOW that fat is essential for many bodily processes? You must consume fat to remain healthy; just make sure your source is a nutritious option. Certain fats contain substances called essential fatty acids that cannot be manufactured inside the human body. These fatty substances, found both in animal products and some vegetables, help your body properly metabolize food. To give your cells the fatty substances they need, I recommend chomping on nuts and seeds, avocados, olives and coconuts. Flaxseed oil is also a great source for essential fatty acids! (LifeScript) A GOOD KIND OF FAT The olive tree originated in Asia, but the Mediterraneans have been cultivating it for more than 3,000 years. To make olive oil, olives are pitted and then ground to a thick pulp. The pulp is pressed to squeeze out all the juice and then placed in a machine that separates the oil from the water. Even though the oil is high in fat, it is mostly monounsaturated, which means it helps to control cholesterol levels and is easily digested by the body. Oil also protects the heart; the populations of Italy, Spain and Greece where olive oil is consumed extensively have a low rate of cardiovascular diseases. Olive oil also provides a good dose of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that can protect against free radical damage. In order to reap all of these benefits, make sure you choose a bottle labeled extra virgin. This means the oil has been pressed from freshly harvested olives and doesn t contain any chemical additives. Look for oil that s a golden- yellow color, not green. To enjoy, drizzle olive oil over sautéed veggies or purée it with garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon juice and tahini paste for a tasty dip. Olive oil on bread is also a yummy alternative to butter. In addition to olive oil, foods like nuts and fruit make up the healthy Mediterranean diet and can help you lose weight and look fantastic. (LifeScript) When you see Fat-Free! emblazoned on the front of your favorite snack food, what goes through your mind? Awesome! Now I don t have to worry about gaining weight when I want to eat these. But does fat-free really mean you won t get fat eating it? Nope! What it all comes down to is calories: How many you take in versus how many you burn off. While a fat-free product may seem like it s giving you free reign to go hog-wild, take a moment to compare the nutrition facts panel on the fat-free box to the full-fat version or a similar product. Chances are the calorie count is the same or pretty darned close. How is that possible? When food manufacturers take the fat out of a product, they also remove the flavor. So, if they expect anyone to buy it, they have to find a way to put the taste back. The usual culprit for balancing out flavor loss is adding in more sugar. And what do you get when you reduce the fat and increase the sugar? Calories. So if you ve been using the excuse that fat-free is calorie-free, it s time to get real. Fat-free is not always low-cal. Instead of obsessing over the fat content or letting pretty Fat-Free! stickers sway your opinion, watch your total caloric intake and eat balanced meals. (LifeScript)