Self-Care Tip: Eating Healthy Fats
/Not all fats are bad. Foods with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are important for your brain and heart.
Limit foods with , which increase the risk of heart disease. include olive oil, nuts, seeds, certain types of fish, and avocados.
Try this:
Top lean meats with sliced avocado or try some avocado in your morning smoothie.
Sprinkle nuts or seeds (like slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds) on soups or salads.
Add a fish with healthy fats, like salmon or tuna, into your meals twice a week.
Swap processed oils (like canola or soybean oil) for oils that are cold-pressed, like extra-virgin olive oil and sesame oil.
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