Understanding the Basics of Fat: A Comprehensive Guide

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The Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Dietary Fats

   One of the three macronutrients that give the metabolic system the energy it needs to run properly is fat. Both unsaturated (good fat) and saturated (bad fat) fats are vital components of our daily diet and are required for our continued health. The foods we eat include both unsaturated and saturated fats.


Two different kinds of fats: 

You must examine the two types of dietary fats—saturated and unsaturated—in greater detail in order to comprehend the function that fats play in a healthy diet. (Trans fats, a third type, are virtually nonexistent in American diet.)

 Saturated: This fat is referred to as "bad" fat. Animal foodstuffs like beef and pork as well as high-fat dairy products like butter, margarine, cream, and cheese are the main sources of it. A lot of quick, processed, and baked items including pizza, sweets, burgers, cookies, and pastries also have high levels of saturated fat. Compared to healthy fats, these fats are typically more "solid" (think butter or lard).






 Unsaturated: There are two varieties of this kind, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, and they are both considered healthy. Nuts including almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, and pecans; seeds like pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds; avocados and peanut butter are good sources of monounsaturated fats. Additionally, plant oils like canola, peanut, safflower, sesame, and olive oils contain it.





Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are examples of polyunsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats are prevalent in walnuts, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, and fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna, and trout. They can also be found in plant-based oils such as soybean, corn, and safflower oils.

Dietary fats' primary health concern is how they affect cholesterol levels. Eating a lot of saturated fat raises your blood levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, which can clog arteries and raise your risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.

In contrast, unsaturated fats contribute to an increase in HDL, or good, cholesterol. Excess LDL in the blood is taken up by HDL and sent to the liver, where it is metabolized and eliminated. "Having a high HDL-to-LDL ratio is desirable, and unsaturated fats can support this."

However, studies have shown that increasing your intake of good fats is not sufficient. It's imperative that you eliminate saturated fat as well. Consuming monounsaturated fats, particularly from nuts and olive oil, can reduce one's risk of heart disease, according to a Harvard study published in the March 2018 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This is especially true if the heart-healthy fat is substituted for refined carbohydrates and saturated fat, which can also raise LDL levels. The researchers also noted that if a person continues to eat an excessive amount of saturated fat, all benefits from taking monounsaturated fats may be lost.

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