Healthy Fat vs. Unhealthy Fat

 

First things first, if you are serious about making a lifestyle change then you need to know why. Just accepting that we tell you that trans fat is bad, and omega-3's are good doesn't mean you should take our word for it. On week one of our program you will learn the basics of fat to prepare yourself for any food obstacle. Before you begin, go ahead and take the pre-quiz. 

 

 

 

„Fat is a major part of the diet and is required for vitamin and nutrient storage, fuel (energy) , and bodily functions. However, fat intake does need to be monitored because too much fat is unhealthy. Fat is 9kcals per gram and is recommended to be 20-35% of your diet. Healthy fats include: omega-3, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.

 

„Omega-3: lower triglycerides values in the blood. These fats can be found I fish, walnuts, flaxseed, and canola oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

„Monounsaturated/polyunsaturated: improve cholesterol. Can be found in avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, peanut butter, and vegetable oil.

 

„Unhealthy fat include saturated fat and trans fat.

„Saturated fat are found in animal products but also in many fried and processed foods. They increase your LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and they increase your risk for having heart disease. These fats include the solid fats you can in cuts of meat, whole milk, whole cream, and butter.

„Trans fat are hydrogenated oils meaning they were once liquid and as they were processed they became solid. They increase your LDL and lower your HDL. Avoid foods with partially hydrogenated oil.