Fats
Fats are another source of fuel for the body, as well as vitamins A, D, E, and K. Eat
3 to 4 servings each day. A serving is:
• margarine – 1 teaspoon
• oil – 1 teaspoon
• mayonnaise – 1 teaspoon
• light mayonnaise – 1 tablespoon
• cream cheese – 1 tablespoon
• salad dressings – 1 tablespoon
• avocado – 2 tablespoons (1 ounce)
• olives – 8 large
• nuts – 1 ounce
Choose monounsaturated fats such as olive or canola oil and nuts or
polyunsaturated fats such as salad dressings or light mayonnaise. Avoid saturated
fats such as butter, bacon, or lard, as well as trans fats found in some baked
goods, stick margarine, and other processed foods.
Variety
The body needs more than 40 nutrients for
good health. Eat a variety of foods to promote
healing and recovery. No one food contains all
the nutrients that your body needs.
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