Summary

 

Over the course of three weeks you have learned a great deal about why fat should be a consistant part of your diet. How have learned about the healthy fats which you should consume every day, and about the unhealthy fats you should try and avoid. Omega-3 fatty acids are benefitial for multiple reasons, one of the most important is that they help lower your triglycerides (blood fat). Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish such as salmon, halibut, and tuna; flaxseed; walnuts; shrimp, et. Omega-6 fatty acids are also a huge part of a healthy diet and they can be found in foods like poultry, nuts, and most vegetable oils. Saturated fat should be limited in the diet to less than 10% of fat intake and trans fat should be avoided at all cost. 

In terms of comparing fats between foods, read the nutrition facts label and see which foods have the lowest saturated fat content and then be sure to check serving size, servings per container, and the ingredients!