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FATS : (SATURATED FATS (what? (isoik fat that mainly comes from animals.),…
FATS :
SATURATED FATS
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examples:
- beef/lamb/pork
- chicken meat
- milk/butter/cheese/ice cream
- tropical oils (palm oli /coconut oil)
- lard
is it good for health?
no; it raises the LDL cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.
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UNSATURATED FATS
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examples:
- avocado, olive, peanut, vegetable olis
- fatty fish
- seeds and nuts
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TRANS FATS
what?
two forms:
- natural, not too harmful- from some animal products
- MAIN ONE artificial, very harmful - food that had been processing through hydrogenated vegetable oils
examples:
- fried foods (french fries)
- baked foods (cakes, pizza)
- creams
is it good for health?
no; it raises the LDL cholesterol, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.
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sources
1. “Learn the Facts about Fats.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Feb. 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fat/art-20045550
2. “Types of Fat.” The Nutrition Source, 24 July 2018, www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/types-of-fat/
OMEGA 3 FATS
what?
is one of the main components of polyunsaturated which is is made up of mainly omega-3 fatty acids, which is a fat mostly found in plant-based foods and oilsf
examples:
- some fishes (salmon, tuna)
- seeds and nuts (walnut)
- flaxseed and canola oil.
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