A Heart-Healthy Diet Should Include Unsaturated Fats

About one-third of your calories should come foods high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

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© fcafotodigital | Getty Images The best sources of omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, mackerel, halibut, anchovies, sardines, chia seeds, flaxseeds, soybeans (tofu, edamame) and canola oil. The foods highest in omega-6 fatty acids are avocados, vegetable oils and other nuts and seeds.

Dietary fats have a bad reputation. However, low-fat and fat-free diets are not healthy eating plans. Michelle Dodd, RD, LD, a dietitian in Cleveland Clinic’s section of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation, explains why these statements are not contradictory.

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