The Low-down on Saturated and Trans Fats

In terms of trans fats, less than 1% of our total daily calories should come from these. This means no more than 15 calories coming from trans fat, if you were eating around 1,500 calories each day.

There's no doubt, it is very important to avoid sources of saturated and trans fats in our diets. However, we all know the problems and difficulties we face putting healthy eating guidelines into practice! Over the next few weeks we'll take a closer look at some practical tips for reducing our total fat intake.

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Melanie Thomassian is also the author of Dietriffic.com, an online resource for credible dietary advice, exercise tips, and much more!