About.com Health: Should We Fear Fat?

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Health From Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor For years, conventional diet wisdom has told us that fats found in food are bad -- that they're something to always be avoided if you're trying to lose weight and stay healthy. Overcoming Fat Phobia But did you know that some fats may actually provide benefits for our bodies? See More About:  fats  low carb nutrition  The Wonders of Olive Oil Olive oil, in particular, is packed with healthy fats called monounsaturated fats. Studies have shown that it may reduce inflammation, protect the heart, and possibly lower the risk of certain cancers. See More About:  low carb super foods  fats  Eat Like the Mediterranean Do People living in the Mediterranean region of the world consume plenty of olive oil, which -- along with the many other healthful components of their diets -- may help account for their lower rates of heart disease and cancer. See More About:  healthy foods  cardiovascular disease  mediterranean diet How Much Fat Do I Need? Beyond providing essential nutrients, fat can help keep you full, so that you're less likely to keep munching after a meal. See More About:  protein sources  fats and oils  healthy diets Health Ads Fat Loss Diet Health Health and Diet Fat Burning Foods Diet Foods Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Keep Your New Year's Resolution What is the Colon? Gluten-Free Food List Refusing Medical Treatment Get Motivated to Lose Weight   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Understand Your Test Results Check Your Symptoms Advertisement