A breakdown of the types of fat present in our food
I will briefly describe the types of fat available in foods. This will help to determine what foods to stay away from and which foods need to be added to our diet
Saturated Fat - This type of fat is generally found in dairy and high fat meats. Saturated fat is associated with heart disease. It is recommended that only 7% of our calories come from this fat.
Trans Fats - is another fat that should be avoided. It is found in packaged and processed foods and some fast food items. Stay away from this one at all costs. Read the labels, this fat is identified as a partially hydrogenated oil.
Cholesterol - is found in dairy products and high fat meats. Try to limit your cholesterol intake to 200 mg a day.
Monounsaturated Fat - Considered a good fat. It can be found in avocado, sesame seeds, nuts, and peanut butter. Monounsaturated fats can help in lowering bad cholesterol.
Polyunsaturated Fat - Also considered a good fat. Can be found in corn oil, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
Omega-3 fatty acids - Found in fish and is also considered a good fat. It has been shown to help in improving blood flow.
*Fish may contain mercury that can be harmful to mothers and children.
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