Happy Mardi Gras! French for “Fat Tuesday,” this February holiday celebrates the close of the pre-Lenten season. The name stems from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent in preparation for fasting and abstinence. We thought this would be a good time to make sure you know which fats you should seek out because they are actually good for you, and which fats you should avoid.
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