LETS TALK ABOUT FATs II


✔ Saturated fatty acids!  =>TRANS FAT

✔ Saturated fatty acid are also needed in our body,
also is know that too much of this kind of trans fat can cause problems such as heart diseases and other heart problems.

Replacing foods that are high in saturated fat with healthier options can lower blood cholesterol levels and improve lipid profiles.

*Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods. The majority come mainly from animal sources, including meat and dairy products.

Examples of foods with saturated fat are:

  • fatty beef,
  • lamb,
  • pork,
  • poultry with skin,
  • beef fat (tallow),
  • lard and cream,
  • butter,
  • cheese and
  • other dairy products made from whole or reduced-fat (2 percent) milk.

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