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Learn more about our Good For You Facts
Saturated Fat
The nutrient content claim is low in saturated fat. This means that all Dare Products containing the low in saturated fat claim symbol have met the criteria set out by Health Canada. For example, Dare Vinta Original contain 1 gram of saturated and trans fat combined per 3 crackers (19 grams) portion.
There are different types of fats in foods including saturated, unsaturated and trans fats. Most saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Saturated fat is found mostly in firm fat that comes from animal sources such as meat, butter, full-fat milk cream and cheese. Saturated fat is also made by hardening liquid vegetable oils and is found in some processed foods that contain fully hydrogenated vegetable oil. Choosing the right amount and types of fats can lower your risk of developing certain diseases such as heart disease. Jane Dummer, Registered Dietitian agrees, the research shows a diet high in saturated and trans fat can lead to an increase in your total and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL –C) levels, raising your risk for heart disease.
Helpful Tips
Oils and fats supply calories and essential fats to help our bodies absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. According to Canada’s Food Guide, it is recommended for adults over the age of 19 years the daily percentage of total calories from fat should fall between 20 to 35%. The type of fat consumed is as important for health as the total amount consumed. People should consume mostly unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats) such as vegetable oils and the type of fat found in nuts, seeds and fatty fish. Jane Dummer, Registered Dietitian recommends for good health, to limit the amount of saturated and trans fat in your day. Check the Nutrition Facts Table and choose foods that are lower in saturated and trans fat. Choose foods that contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat such as sunflower, canola and soybean oils found in many Dare products.
Menu Planning Ideas
Take Simple Pleasures Baked Cookie Bars on the go - put them in your car or keep at the office to enjoy throughout the daily as a delicious and nutritious snack. Have Grissol Rustic Flatbreads with fresh hummus for a healthy fat, delicious snack. Try Dare grainsfirst whole grain snack crackers paired with tuna salad (made with low fat dressing) for a tasty, light lunch. Add Grissol breadsticks to homemade vegetable soup for an excellent, nutritious lunch option. Spice up your mid morning break with 5 Simple Pleasures Cinnamon Snaps made with real cinnamon - a perfect way to enjoy a flavourful 160 calories and 3.5.grams of fat (low in saturated fat and trans fat free).
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Click here for a list of products that are Low in Saturated Fat. |
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