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Not all fats are bad for you; in fact, incorporating healthy fats into your diet can actually be good for you! The general rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature and bad fats are solid at room temperature. Therefore, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats fall into the good fats category, while saturated and trans fats fall into the bad fats category. Unlike saturated Read more
Almonds are high up there up in the food chain, literally. These nutritionally dense nuts provide a whole lot of goodness. One one-ounce serving of raw almonds (or about a handful) packs a ton of health benefits such as: vitamin c, magnesium, monounsaturated fat (one of the "good" fats that can also be found in olive oil), protein, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, iron and antioxidants. What a Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
Avocados are enjoyed year-round, but late Winter and Spring are the high seasons for the magical fruit. While avocados contain a high amount of fat, it's the healthy monosaturated kind. Besides the health factor, I love avocados for their texture; the creamy flesh can be used in place of dairy in many dishes, which makes this produce a vegan superstar! Check out these 10 deliciously creamy vegan Read more
