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Good Fat or Bad Fat - What's going inside you?

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Dt. Punamkumar B. Dave DaveDietitian/Nutritionist • 13 Years Exp.Certified Food & Nutritionist
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Fat is not all bad! However, there is a kind of fat that is bad fat. Our body needs fat and we don’t have to completely eliminate all fat from our diet. Here is how you can differentiate –

Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

1. Good Fats: Let's start with the good guys -- the unsaturated fats. These include polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fats - when eaten in moderation can help lower cholesterol.                 
Polyunsaturated fats are found mostly in nut and vegetable oils - like olives; avocados; hazelnuts; almonds; cashews; sesame seeds; pumpkin seeds; and olive, canola, and peanut oils. They are also found in Omega-3s - found in fish, flaxseed and walnuts. These fats not only add flavour, they also help fight diseases right from diabetes to cancer.     

2. Bad Fats: The bad ones are saturated and trans fatty acids. Both can raise cholesterol levels, clog arteries, and increase the risk for heart disease. Saturated fats are found in animal products: Meat, poultry skin, high-fat dairy, and eggs.

Adopt the good ones to be fit and be risk free!

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