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Fats and oils

  • What are saturated and unsaturated fats?
  • What is a hydrogenated vegetable oil?
  • What are trans fatty acids?
  • Is it safe to fry or bake in extra virgin olive oil ?
  • Why can't low fat spreads not be used for roasting or frying ?
  • Does fish oil contain cholesterol ?
  • How much fat is there in oils ?
  • What foods contain omega-3 fatty acids?
  • What are triglycerides and how do I lower mine (blood level)?
  • Which is better for your cholesterol, butter or margarine?
  • What is canola-oil?

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