Your body needs fat for good health, but the type of fat is crucial. The ones to strive for are typically poly- and monounsaturated fats, fluid at room temperature and mostly plant-based, rather than solid saturated fats like butter. Within the polyunsaturated fats are the unique and all-important omega-3 fatty acids. They are essential for health, but your body cannot manufacture them—they need to be part of your diet.
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