‘Healthy Fats’

Distinguish the different dietary fat is key to stay healthy

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Able to select foods based on the type of fatty acids they contain and discover the hidden fat in them, we will avoid a myriad of diseases.
A simple classification of fats will help the work of knowing what to avoid and which consume the benefit of our health.

The fats we consume regularly can be visible or hidden in food. The visible would be the easiest to avoid, as we are aware of their intake.
In this group we can name the oils used for cooking, lard, butter, margarine, bacon, cream, creams, etc… (more…)

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Healthy fats do not affect weight gain

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

People who want to maintain a healthy weight over time should not obsess about fat intake.

The dietary guidelines suggest that people should keep fat intake between 20 and 35 percent of total calories, and eating “healthy” fats from fish, nuts and vegetable oils, fats instead of “unhealthy” saturated and Trans fats, said the team of Dr. Nita Forouhi, Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK. (more…)

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Healthy Fats

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Healthy Fats

“Good fats, polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic) are essential for the proper functioning of the body and as we can not synthesize in the body, must come from food.

These substances are beneficial to health because they help prevent diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders, as well as collaborate in their treatment.

Olive oil and seed is rich in g-linolenic acid and fish oil is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid-EPA and-DHA-docosahexaenoic acid.

Another source of healthy fats are functional foods enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids, these commonly include: milk, bread, meat products, snacks and instant products.

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