It’s easy to assume that fat is bad for you. You may be surprised that some fats are good for you. Read on to find out what kind of fats are good for you.
What is fat?
Fat is a nutrient your needs to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. You may have heard about fat making your clothes tighter or causing health problems. However, the medical community now understands that this is not true for all fat.
Understanding good and bad fats
Fats are classified as either good or bad based on the benefits they offer your body. The bad fats are low in nutrition and can lead to weight gain among other health problems. Trans fats, saturated fats and sweets are all examples of bad fats. Good fats are essential for your body’s function and can help you with mood management, fatigue reduction, and weight maintenance. Good fats are unsaturated fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acid.
Good fats in foods
You may be curious to know which foods contain good fats now that you are more knowledgeable about them. Olive oil, avocados and peanut butter are all good sources of fats.
Why good fats are important for your diet
Consuming good fats has many health benefits, as we have already mentioned. We will now discuss some of the specific benefits that good fats have for your health. Good fats have many benefits, including:
- Reduces risk of heart disease
- Reducing the risk of stroke
- Preventing abnormal heart rhythms
- Blood pressure is reduced
- Reduces bad cholesterol levels
Do you consume enough good fats to maintain your health?
You can determine if you are eating enough healthy fats by evaluating your current diet. Consider keeping a food journal for a while to identify the foods that you consume regularly. You can then find out more about the fat content of these foods. To better understand whether your diet is working, share the results with your doctor. Always consult your doctor before changing your diet.
