Thanks, Julie! :)/Feed Your Brain -- With Fat?

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Oh yeah. Fat is good for more than you thought. Omega-3 essential fatty acids make your brain work like a well-oiled machine. Monounsaturated fats keep your arteries clear, and contribute to a more chipper state of mind.

Saturated fats get mixed press but many researchers are reconsidering the evidence. Dr. Andrew Weil has stated that saturated fat is not a villain. It's the combination of saturated fats and carbohydrates which poses a health threat.

The fats in butter, for instance, aid and abet the body's ability to use other fatty acids like omega-3s. And butter's cholesterol provides a precursor of cortisol, necessary for handling stress.

So as long as you stay away from trans fats, you can pretty much grease your brain with a clear conscience.

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