Because of biochemical individuality, climate, and living conditions, the amount of fat needed varies. As a general guideline, most people need from 15 percent to 30 percent of their calories from a combination of quality super/polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated fats. The ideal Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acid ratio for adults is approximately 1:1.
Encourage your government to stop wasting billions of dollars on “sickness” care, when a much more effective approach would be to ban the use these unhealthy damaged fats/oils in the food industry. Encourage family members, friends, restaurants, schools, and practitioners to learn about fats and oils!
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