Fats: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
How do you discern between good and bad fats? A simple way is to check their origin. Are they plant- or animal-based? And how processed are they?
How do you discern between good and bad fats? A simple way is to check their origin. Are they plant- or animal-based? And how processed are they?
Sue Radd20 Mar 2023, 12:38 AM
know your fats
The bad and the ugly fats come from animal products and highly processed vegetable oils. We call these the saturated and trans fat brothers! They hide in refined and fast foods, such as doughnuts, chicken nuggets, fries, potato chips, biscuits and pastries, as well as butter and some brands of margarine.
The best fats are the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated kind that exist naturally in plant foods with an army of antioxidants by their side. Think nuts, seeds and avocados. You can also get good fats by using some minimally refined oils in your cooking. While many people eat too much fat (particularly the wrong type), some fat is required for optimal health.
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