Fat Good and Bad

To begin with we need to be clear that not all the fat is bad. We neeed fat in moderation as fats helps nutrient absorption,
nerve transmission, etc. However, when fat is consumed in excess amount, it contribute to weight gain, heart disease etc.
Some of the fats promote our health positively while some increase our risks of heart disease.

The key for good health is to replace bad fats with good fats in our diet.


First look at fat which is considered good.

Good Fat
Monounsaturated Fats

Monounsaturated fats lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and increase the HDL cholesterol
(the good cholesterol). Nut, canola and olive oils are high in monounsaturated fats.


Polyunsaturated fats
It also lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Soy, safflower and sunflower oils
are high in polyunsaturated fats. Omega 3 fatty acids belong to this group.


Bad fat
Saturated Fats
Saturated fats raise blood cholesterol level.
Saturated fats are mainly found in animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs and seafood.

Trans Fat
Trans fatty acids are found in many commercially packaged foods, commercially fried food such as french Fries from
some fast food chains, other packaged snacks such as microwaved popcorn.