Fats provide energy, flavor, and help absorb vitamins. They are important for the quantity, type, and balance of your diet.
Prioritize These Sources
Olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocados, and oily fish provide mainly unsaturated fats. They can replace, not just add to, fats with a higher proportion of saturated fats.
The Way You Cook Matters
- Measure the oil when a recipe can absorb a lot.
- Reuse the oil only in good condition and avoid letting it smoke.
- Alternate frying with baking, grilling, steaming, and sautéing.
Read the Label
Having vegetable oil doesn't automatically make a product healthy. Check the ingredients, saturated fats, salt, sugars, and portion size you consume.
