Health tip for managing Dietary Fat

Some fats are an vital part of a balanced diet, but there are "good" fats and "bad" fats.

The American Academy of Family Physicians proposes few ways to manage your consumption of fat:

• Shun fast foods that contain unhealthy trans fats.
• Don't eat too much red meat. Instead, opt for leaner sources of protein such as fish, poultry and vegetables.
• Avoid too many potato chips in favor of soy or peanuts without salt.
• Top a salad with nuts, avocado or garbanzo beans.
• Opt for margarine that's liquid or in a soft tub container, in place of butter. Choose margarine that is low in saturated fat and doesn't contain trans fat.