Fat is an important part of every cell membrane in our bodies.  We have billions of cells, and they all require healthy fats to work properly. Damaged fats are abundant in our food supply and most people unknowingly consume these poor quality fats on a daily basis.  When we eat damaged fats, they become incorporated into our cells and wreak havoc on our entire cellular system, basically causing our bodies to malfunction. Let’s look at what damaged fats are, learn how to determine if a food contains damaged fats and discuss what healthy fats we should be eating and cooking with.
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As a people, we are aware that the amount of food that we eat has an impact on our waistlines, our long-term health and our budgets.  What we don’t always consider alongside this concept of quantity is the question of quality.  Does eating organic food really matter?  Why should I care what a cow eats before I eat it?  What difference does it make whether this salmon was caught in a stream or raised on a fish farm?  Let us explore these questions primarily as they relate to our health, our budgets and the well-being of the planet we call home.
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