1. Gives body energy<br /> 2. Needed for cells to grow<br /> 3. Protects organs<br /> 4. Keeps your body warm<br /> 5. Maintains healthy skin<br /> 6. Promotes eyesight<br /> 7. Fat is required to distribute vitamins A, D, E, and K in the body<br /> 8. Develops brains of babies and children
1. Increase the amount of harmful LDL cholesterol<br /> 2. Reduce the amount of beneficial HDL cholesterol<br /> 3. Create inflammation linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes<br /> 4. Contribute to insulin resistance, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes
1. Reduces LDL or bad cholesterol<br /> 2. Lowers risk of heart disease<br /> <br /> Naturally found in :<br /> 1. Olive and canola oil<br /> 2. Avocados<br /> 3. Nuts like almonds, pistachios, pecans, and cashews.<br /> 4. Peanuts/peanut butter<br /> <br /> Daily Limit : Total fats should be about 25% to 35% of total daily calories. Eat foods with monounsaturated instead of saturated or trans fat.
1. Improves the cholesterol profile<br /> 2. Reduce harmful LDL cholesterol, raise good HDL cholesterol<br /> 3. It also lowers triglycerides<br /> 4. Reduce blood pressure<br /> <br /> Polyunsaturated fat is called essential fat as : Body can't make polyunsaturated fats so must get them from food as they are -<br /> <br /> 1. Required for normal body functions<br /> 2. Used to build cell membranes and the covering of nerves<br /> 3. Needed for blood clotting, muscle movement and reducing inflammation<br /> <br /> Daily Limit : Total fats should be about 25% to 35% of total daily calories. Eat foods with polyunsaturated fats instead of saturated or trans fats
Help prevent, and even treat heart diseases and stroke<br /> <br /> Naturally Found In :<br /> 1. Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout, herring, and sardines<br /> 2. Unhydrogenated soya oil and some soft margarines, canola oil<br /> 3. Flaxseed<br /> 4. Omega-3 fats are added to eggs, milk products, and some juices.
Protect against heart disease<br /> <br /> Naturally Found In:<br /> 1. Safflower, sunflower, and corn oil<br /> 2. Nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts<br /> 3. Sunflower seeds and sesame seeds
1. Increases harmful LDL cholesterol<br /> 2. Can lead to blockage of arteries in the heart<br /> <br /> Naturally Found In :<br /> 1. Red meat and poultry with the skin, pork<br /> 2. Whole milk and other whole-milk dairy foods like cream, cheese, yogurt<br /> 3. Palm kernel and coconut oils<br /> 4. Some baked goods, snack foods, and fried food<br /> <br /> Daily Limit : Less than 7% to 10 % of total daily calories, about 15 grams
1. Is manufactured and not natural, so more harmful<br /> 2. Harms health even when taken in very small amounts<br /> <br /> Naturally Found In : Meat, milk, and butter Trans fat adds taste and texture to foods and so it is used commercially in these foods -<br /> <br /> 1. Baked: pastries, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pie crusts, doughnuts, and cookies<br /> 2. Fried: French fries, fried chicken, chicken nuggets, and breaded fish<br /> 3. Processed foods: salty snacks, frozen foods, ready to eat foods, popcorn<br /> 4. Stick margarine and vegetable shortening<br /> <br /> Daily Limit : Less than 1% of total daily calories that is only 2 grams
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