STRONG IDEA: The Skinny on Fat - Nutrition Series Part 4 of 5
By Emily Stapleton on May 07, 2013 from Strong Ideas
- Monounsaturated fat. Found in animal products (like nuts, olive oil, and canola oil) as well as poultry, this type of fat is good for your health.
- Polyunsaturated fat. Another “good fat”, this one is found in fish. Most of us can improve our health by simply adding one fish serving per week.
- Saturated fat. Most of us get more than enough of this one, as it’s found in red meat and dairy products. You can think of it as an “ok” fat. No need to eliminate it, but you don’t need very much.
- Trans fat. I know I’m not supposed to talk about eliminating foods, but this is where I make my exception. Trans fat, found in processed foods, is definitely a “bad” fat and should be avoided. The good news; most food manufacturers are eliminating this ingredient from their products after current research has revealed it’s negative effects.
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