Detailed Information on Fats

Fats are divided in to two, healthy fats and unhealthy fats. You can make health benefits by changing the fat profile of you daily diet. See how Herbalife help you in maintaining healthy fats.

Detailed Information on Fats

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D.

Nobel† Laureate in Medicine

There are several false information regarding fats. Actually, fats are good for maintaining health. There are two types of fats, healthy fats and unhealthy fats. If you have a good idea regarding this, you can maintain the level of healthy fats which is essential for your health. Here we are discussing the main aspects regarding differences between fats.

Unsaturated Fats (Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated)

Monounsaturated Fats:

These kind of fats are considered as healthy fats which are found in plant sources such as nuts, avocados, olive, peanut and canola oils. These fats are rich in calories and are liquid at room temperature. It will firm up, if refrigerated. If you consume more monosaturated fats, be vigilant to maintain the overall intake. Otherwise, it may increase your weight.

Polyunsaturated Fats:

These type of fats are mostly found in seafood and in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils. These can be either liquid of soft at room temperature. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 come under the category of polyunsaturated fats. Essential Fatty Acids are a part in each and every cell in our body and also provide energy. Essential Fatty Acids are required for maintaining healthy heart and healthy functioning of brain, eyes, skin, joints, hair and the immune system. Herbalife's Herbalifeline® and Tri-Shield® can supplement your intake of health-promoting Omega-3. Polyunsaturated Fats are also rich in calories If you consume more Polyunsaturated Fats, be cautious to maintain the overall intake. Otherwise, it may increase your weight.

Saturated Fats:

These type of fats are found in animal food products such as milk, eggs, meat and butter. Saturated Fats are solid at room temperature. Plant products such as palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also rich in saturated fats. These type of fats are considered as unhealthy fats and the excess intake may rise the cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.

Trans Fats:

These fats are chemically engineered at extreme temperatures and similar to a metal catalyst like nickel. Some trans fats look like liquid and preserve their structure for long periods of time. This is the reason why fast food chains can cook foodstuff in the same oil for long period. FDA recommends to control the trans fat and replace the trans fat with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, if possible. According to the new label laws, food companies have to list the amount of trans fats on the labels of their products.

Some tips from the doctor:

i) It is better to increase the volume of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.

ii) You have to control the intake of saturated fats.

iii) Control the trans fat intake and always look at the label mentioning the volume of trans fat before using any food products.

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