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A nutritionist explains why including healthy fats is essential for better nutrient absorption and overall health.

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New research published in The European Journal of Endocrinology shows that increased total body fat mass and abdominal fat mass from late adolescence to early 20s, but not from the childhood period ...

Healthy fats can help stabilize blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity, which supports metabolic health. Fats help regulate hunger hormones and promote fullness, which may reduce overeating.

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