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3. Some Cooking Oils

Many common cooking oils contain a type of fat called omega-6 fatty acids . Omega-6 fats aren't necessarily bad — your body uses them for energy and normal growth.

But your omega-6 fats need to be in a careful balance with omega-3 fats that you can get from foods like salmon, mackerel, and flaxseed. If you eat too much omega-6 fat, it can throw off this balance, which triggers inflammation.

Some common cooking oils that contain omega-6 fats include:

  • Corn oil.
  • Canola oil.
  • Sunflower oil.
  • Safflower oil.
  • Peanut oil.

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