It’s important to know about which fats are healthy and which aren’t. Your body produces to provide several good things for our body including:
Types of Fats
Saturated Fats
There are two forms of Saturated fat to be aware of.
- Animal – This is fat from meat
- Plant – This is fat from oils such as Palm Oil and Coconut Oil.
Unsaturated Fats
- Monounsaturated –
- Polyunsaturated –
Trans Fat
Limiting Saturated and Trans Fats
- Provides insulation and temperature regulation
- Fuel for our body – energy is stored in fat cells