REMOVE TRANS FATS FOR BETTER HEALTH

Not all fats are bad.
Actually, certain kinds of fat play an important role in health.
Fats supply the body with energy, provide the building blocks for cell membranes and help key systems in the body to function properly.
They also help the body absorb certain nutrients such as vitamins A, D, E, and K. it’s important to understand the difference in saturated, unsaturated and trans fat.
Lately, though, you’ve probably been hearing more about trans fats. Before making any decisions about changing your diet, you need the facts about the role of fats in a healthy eating plan.
Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are beneficial forms of fat that promote health. These fats help lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is recommended that a person has daily fat intake between 20 to 35 percent of total calories.
With most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats such as fish, nuts. And vegetable oils (such as soy bean, canola, and peanut oil).
Saturated fats and trans fats can both increase blood cholesterol levels especially the bad LDL cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease. It’s important to limit the amount of these fats in your diet.
Saturated fats are found mainly in meat, poultry, butter, whole milk and coconut, palm and palm kernel oils.
The guidelines recommend limiting intake of fats and oils high in saturated and/ or trans fats by choosing foods low in these fats.

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