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Clare Mulroy | USA Today

Why healthy fats are essential to your diet and where to find them

Dark leafy greens such as kale are rich in omega-3 nutrients. (stock.adobe.com)

Fat has had quite the parley in dietary discussion spaces — the low-fat movement starting in the 1980s told us we should eliminate fat, while high-fat diets like keto tell us the opposite. 

Fat is engrained in American diets, in the oil we use, the fish we cook, the fruits and vegetables we eat (think avocado). It’s an essential part of a healthy diet, crucial for energy, cell function, hormone production and nutrient absorption.

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