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Fatty acid.

It’s important to get a balance of all types of fats to ensure good health and optimal athletic performance. If the fats consumed are out of balance for too long, in combination with higher carbohydrates, it could lead to increased cholesterol levels and a potentially higher risk of heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and possibly even Alzheimer’s, in addition to a higher percentage of body fat. If you eat a lot of fat, make sure you’re eating a good balance of all of them. You should also exercise and limit your carbs.

The omegas.

All the fats discussed above are critical to your health and longevity, and it’s essential to get a good balance of them in your diet. However, there is one type of fat that you should avoid: trans fat. This fat is not naturally occurring and usually forms when vegetable oils are made or when these oils are used for cooking at high temperatures. The process that creates trans fats is called hydrogenation. If you see the word “hydrogenated,” it probably isn’t good. Avoid it at all costs! Even one meal high in trans fats can have an immediate effect on the blood vessels in your heart. Make sure to read food labels and look at the ingredient list (see the section on understanding food labels in ssss1