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Fats are good for the body but have you even wondered which are good fat and which are bad fat?Ā
Many don't talk about it, don't consider the importance of it, or do not know the underlying difference between different types of fat.
But the fact is, Fats are important like any other nutrients. It is an essential macronutrient and crucial for the body's well-being. But, are all types of fats equal? Before that, do you know the types of fat?
So, usually, fats are called either good fat or bad fat. It is because of the impact it has on the health. Below are the simplest ways to understand fats.
(1) Good Fats are Unsaturated Fats.Ā Further, they are monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.
Monounsaturated fatsĀ come from nuts like almonds and peanuts, seeds like pumpkin and sesame seeds, avocados, and oils like olive oil and canola oil.
It helps in lowering bad cholesterol levels and to develop and maintain cells.
Polyunsaturated fatsĀ come from seeds like flaxseeds and walnuts, fish like salmon, and oils like soybean oil, and corn oil.
It helps in lowering the bad cholesterol level and is essential for brain development.
(2) Bad Fats are Saturated Fats.
Saturated FatsĀ come from full-fat dairy products like butter and cheese, oils like palm oil and coconut oil, fatty cuts of meat, and confectionary like cakes and cookies.
The body requires healthy fats but the high consumption of food with saturated fats raises bad cholesterol level and increase the chances of cardiovascular issues.
(3) The Baddest Fats are Trans Fats.Ā
Trans FatsĀ come from commercially baked, processed, and fried foods like potato chips and packaged snacks, and baked food like cakes and cookies.
It raises bad cholesterol reduce good cholesterol level and increases the chances of heart disease. It is also associated with the risk of type-2 diabetes.
Broadly consuming bad fat increases health issues among children and adults alike. Among children is it more visible at a later stage. Some common health conditions are Obesity, Cardiovascular Health, Insulin Resistance, Negative Impact on Cognitive Development Among Kids, and Behavioral Issues.
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So, what's the right way to consume fats?
> Follow a balanced diet and include unsaturated fat consumption.
> Limiting the consumption of saturated fats in daily diet.
> Avoid consumption of trans fats and when it is done once in a while due to cravings then manage the portion size.
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Everyone's body is not the same. Depending on height, weight, and BMI, one should bring change to consume the right amount of good fat.
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