Fat here, Fat there, Fat everywhere. What's good for you? What should you avoid? But, why?
a. Saturated Fat (no bueno) - This is mostly found in products that contains animal products. It helps to raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Saturated fats are mainly found in foods like meat, poultry with skin, butter, lard, cream, baked goods, and should be consumed VERY MINIMALLY.
b. Trans Fat ( muy NO bueno) - This is the WORSE of any type of fat that we can consume. These fats can be found in snack foods, fried foods, margarine, and amongst many other unhealthy food. It aides in increasing your risk of developing heart disease. Be careful with reading the “Nutrition Facts” that states Trans fat with 0 grams. If you read the “INGREDIENTS” section of the label, this could be listed as “partially hydrogenated oil”. This fat contains no nutritionally value and should be COMPLETELY AVOIDED.
c. Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated (bueno)- These are the healthy and complex fats. These fats are mostly found in nuts, grains, olive oil, avocados, fish, and seafood. These fats happen to be the most essentia
l because they aid as in absorbing essential vitamins A, S, E, K, and prevent deficiencies of these vitamins. These fats are believed to lower cholesterol and may assist in reducing heart disease. It also aides in providing essential fatty acids for healthy skin and the development of body cells. Although healthy, FAT is still FAT. This fat should be consumed in MODERATION.Next time you go shopping start to read the labels, you’ll be surprised to see what you’re consuming!!
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