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Fat from the Garden - suppose that you wanted to grow all of the fat needed for a nutritious diet, but in a backyard garden. Could you do it? Which plants should you chose to grow? This article review basic nutrition on essential fatty acids and various possible garden sources of healthy dietary fat.
Food Storage - Fat - Fat is an essential nutrient. Fat is essential for the structure and healthy functioning of the human body. The body can make any of the various fats that it needs, as long as it has two essential fatty acids: omega-6 and omega-3. If you are going to store food, be certain to store vegetable oil with both types of essential fatty acids. Food Storage - Grains - Grains provide a good source of stored protein and carbohydrates. Some grains can be stored almost indefinitely; other grains are only suitable for short-term storage. Grains are relatively inexpensive to buy, and relatively easy to store. |
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