What is fat? - George Zaidan
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As the narrative goes, fat is bad. Well, it’s actually more nuanced than that. The type of fat you eat is more impactful on your health than the quantity. George Zaidan examines triglycerides, the varied molecules that make up fat, and how to identify which types of fat you are consuming.
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This article serves as a good primer on fats.Here's some information
specific to trans fats (courtesy of the American Heart Association).Here's a list of some foods
that commonly contain trans fat.
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