GOOD FATS VS BAD FATS
How do we know what is and isn’t healthy when it comes to fats? How do we compare good fats vs bad fats? What are healthy fats? What are good fats? What are bad fats? Do you have a list of good fats? Do you have a list of bad fats? These are all questions that I’ll answer below to help you understand that not all fats are created equal and that you should be eating fats, even if you’re afraid to do so. Below you will also find a list of good fats and list of bad fats.
The fad of low fat diets for weight loss has many people afraid of fat in general. Unfortunately, this attitude toward fat has done more harm than good. In fact, there are some forms of fat that are beneficial to consume and can even help you lose weight! The key is to understand what types of fat are good and which ones are bad. We see fats listed on a nutrition label on food items, but we don’t fully know what it all means. The age old battle between good fats vs bad fats is broken down below.
WHAT ARE GOOD FATS
What are good fats you might ask? The type of fat people should consume are known as monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat (aka unsaturated fats). These types of fats actually have many health benefits such as protecting your heart and keeping your brain healthy. They both are good fats to eat on a regular basis. See below for list of good fats.
MONOUNSATURATED FATS: These can be found in foods such as this list of healthy fats :
- avocados
- vegetable based oils
- avocado oil
- canola oil
- olive oil
- peanut oil
- sunflower oil
- nuts and seeds
- pistachios
- almonds
- almond butter
- pecans
- hazelnuts
- brazil nuts
- peanuts
- peanut butter
- sesame seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- olives
POLYUNSATURATED FATS: Many types of fish contain high concentrations of omega fatty acids, which are very beneficial when it comes to health. They help reduce the risk of heart disease and may help lower high blood pressure with regular consumption. Great for the brain too. Check out this list of healthy fats :
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Ground flaxseed meal
- Flaxseed oil
- Walnuts
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