HSA holders can choose to save up to $3,350 for an individual and $6,750 for a family (HSA holders 55 and older get to save an extra $1,000 which means $4,350 for an individual and $7,750 for a family) â and these contributions are 100% tax deductible from gross income.
Good Fats, Bad Fats, and the Power of Omega-3s. Not all fat is the same. While bad fats can wreck your diet and increase your risk of certain diseases, good fats protect your brain and heart. In fact, healthy fatsâsuch as omega-3sâare vital to your physical and emotional health.
What Do Fats Do in the Body? It's common knowledge that too much cholesterol and other fats can lead to disease, and that a healthy diet involves watching how much fatty food we eat. However, our bodies need a certain amount of fat to functionâand we can't make it from scratch. Triglycerides, cholesterol and other essential fatty acidsâthe scientific term for fats the body can't make on its ownâstore energy, insulate us and protect our vital organs. They act as messengers, helping proteins do their jobs. They also start chemical reactions that help control growth, immune function, reproduction and other aspects of basic metabolism. The cycle of making, breaking, storing and mobilizing fats is at the core of how humans and all animals regulate their energy.