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Are all Fats Bad?


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Are all Fats Bad?

The fact is we all need fats. There is however, a popular myth that all fats are bad and will eventually pile up in unattractive masses. There are different types of fats and consuming the right type will determine weight gain or weight loss.

All fats are not created equal. Some fats promote our health positively while others increase our risk for health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and other endocrine disorders.

What to do?  

  • Avoid processed, refined oils such as vegetable shortening or hydrogenated fats such as margarine
  • Use unrefined oils such as canola, olive, flax seed, or sunflower to sprinkle over foods but not to cook with as these are not stable at high temperatures
  • For cooking use butter, extra-virgin olive oil, or coconut oil
  • Supplement your diet with flax seed oil, evening primrose oil or fish oil which provide important essential fatty acids – these are crucial for cholesterol metabolism, visual and nerve function, skin and hair health, and form hormone-like substances that are involved in inflammation and pain.
  • Minimize commercially packaged foods which are high in trans fats (trans fats are chemically altered in order to withstand commercial food production processes better and have longer shelf lives)

A trim, firm body can be achieved faster by adding exercise in any form – walk, run, swim, clean out the garage, dance, or push a vacuum!! Anything that gets the body moving will increase your metabolism and help you to stay slim and healthy!

Faryal - Health Educator


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