Post by yolk on Nov 7, 2020 9:54:42 GMT
Saturated fat
Found in meat, butter, ghee, lard, dairy products such as cheese and cream, chocolate, biscuits, cakes and pastries; and some plant sources including palm oil and coconut oil. Impact on the body: High intakes of saturated fat are associated with increased blood cholesterol levels and increased risk of heart disease. Foods high in saturated fat also provide a lot of energy. This means it can be easy to consume more energy than our body needs, which can lead to weight gain.
Trans fat
A form of processed vegetable oils that have been hardened or hydrogenated. Trans fat has a negative impact on our health. For this reason, many food manufacturers avoid using trans fat or use very low levels.
Unsaturated fat
Mainly found in plant foods such as nuts, seeds, olives and avocados. Impact on the body: Unlike saturated fat, unsaturated fat is not associated with increasing blood cholesterol levels. Replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat may help lower blood cholesterol levels. Unsaturated fat can be broadly divided up into two main categories. Monounsaturated fat is found in foods such as olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocado and nuts. It is associated with a reduction in 'bad' LDL cholesterol, while maintaining levels of 'good' HDL cholesterol. Polyunsaturated fat is divided up into two further categories. Omega 6 is found in rapeseed, corn, sunflower and some nuts. There is also Omega 3, which is found in oily fish, such as mackerel, kippers, herring, sardines and salmon. Omega 3 fatty acids are also found in nuts and seeds, beans, milk, tofu and dark leafy greens. Polyunsaturated fat is associated with reduced levels of the 'bad' LDL cholesterol.
Found in meat, butter, ghee, lard, dairy products such as cheese and cream, chocolate, biscuits, cakes and pastries; and some plant sources including palm oil and coconut oil. Impact on the body: High intakes of saturated fat are associated with increased blood cholesterol levels and increased risk of heart disease. Foods high in saturated fat also provide a lot of energy. This means it can be easy to consume more energy than our body needs, which can lead to weight gain.
Trans fat
A form of processed vegetable oils that have been hardened or hydrogenated. Trans fat has a negative impact on our health. For this reason, many food manufacturers avoid using trans fat or use very low levels.
Unsaturated fat
Mainly found in plant foods such as nuts, seeds, olives and avocados. Impact on the body: Unlike saturated fat, unsaturated fat is not associated with increasing blood cholesterol levels. Replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat may help lower blood cholesterol levels. Unsaturated fat can be broadly divided up into two main categories. Monounsaturated fat is found in foods such as olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocado and nuts. It is associated with a reduction in 'bad' LDL cholesterol, while maintaining levels of 'good' HDL cholesterol. Polyunsaturated fat is divided up into two further categories. Omega 6 is found in rapeseed, corn, sunflower and some nuts. There is also Omega 3, which is found in oily fish, such as mackerel, kippers, herring, sardines and salmon. Omega 3 fatty acids are also found in nuts and seeds, beans, milk, tofu and dark leafy greens. Polyunsaturated fat is associated with reduced levels of the 'bad' LDL cholesterol.
