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Fat Facts
1. The best oils are the ones least refined and
pressed at low temperatures.
2. Oils should be stored in a cool dry place without exposure to
oxygen or light. The refrigerator is ideal.
3. Fat-free diets lead to Essential Fatty Acid deficiency, which in
turn leads to many serious health concerns.
4. Low-fat, high-sugar diets have a negative effect on mood, mental
performance and behaviour in children and adults.
5. Omega 3 and 6 fats assist weight management by helping reduce fat
production in the body, increase fat burning and metabolism, and
shift the body from burning glucose for energy to burning fat.
6. Saturated fat is the most plentiful fat in the body. Because it
is non-essential the body can produce it and we don’t require much
from the diet. However, in modest amounts, it’s not harmful and is
necessary for energy production.
7. In Canada, a product can claim to be trans fat-free if it
contains less than 0.2g of trans fat per serving.
8. Nutrition labels can list 0 trans fats if the product contains
less than 0.5g of trans fat per serving.
9. Health Canada has made it optional for baby and toddler food
manufacturers to list trans fats on nutrition labels.
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