28/01/2022
FATS fall into varying categories from healthy to unhealthy which can be confusing😩
So here is a clear GUIDE for you:
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MONOUNSATURATED FATS - BEST ⭐️
➡️ Olive oil, avocado oil, macadamia oil, avocados, olives, almond butter, most nuts & seeds
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POLYUNSATURATED FATS - BEST ⭐️
➡️ Fatty fish: salmon, tuna, trout, sardines, mackerel & herring
➡️ Oysters, soybeans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, h**p seeds & ground flaxseeds
**Note: whilst vegetable, sunflower, safflower, canola, rice bran, grape seed and peanut oils all fall into this category they are actually incredibly UNHEALTHY due to the extreme processing methods and harsh chemicals they undergo during extraction. This makes them highly inflammatory to the body, thereby potentially leading to weight gain amongst other health issues**
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SATURATED FATS - MODERATE🚦
➡️ Dairy products: cream, milk, butter & cheese
➡️ Animal fats: eggs, duck fat, lard & meats
➡️ Coconut oil, palm oil & ghee
**These are not inherently bad for you, but research has historically claimed too much of it can potentially increase risk factors associated with heart disease. Today, current research shows there is no direct causal link, so they aren’t so bad after all. However, keep in mind there are a lot of complex factors here that still require further research. Personally though, I would prefer real foods like these ones in moderation, than processed margarine and vegetable oils**
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TRANS FATS - AVOID ❌
➡️ Commercially baked goods: doughnuts, cakes, cookies & biscuits
➡️ Hydrogenated margarine, shortening & fried foods
**These have no nutritional value, are highly inflammatory, lead to weight gain and best avoided all together**
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Whilst fat intake should only compromise of 20-35% total energy intake, I hope this helps you make good choices for yourself.
Your health depends on it💪