The Do's of Healthy Snacking

Not all fats are created equal, and an article in Women’s Health breaks down the must-know facts about the role of fat in a healthy diet. So what types of fat should be a daily ‘do’? According to Lisa Moskovitz, RD, and CEO of NY Nutrition Group, plant-based sources of monounsaturated fat, like canola oil, can help lower bad LDL cholesterol levels, while helping to increase levels of good HDL cholesterol in the body.
 
Still hungry for information on healthy eating? Plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and an article on KSL.com shares four easy ways to fit more plants into your meals. Using canola oil is cited as a way to cook or dress vegetables.