Fat is Good for You?

Some fat can be good for you providing it is consumed sensibly.  This fat is classified as unsaturated fat, sometimes preceded by mono- or poly-.

These fats are responsible for aiding in the circulation, storing and ability to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.

They also supply essential fatty acids which your body cannot make and therefore must come from foods.

But where are these fats?  Monounsaturated fats, which according to studies may help lower blood cholesterol, can be found in nuts and seeds, peanut, sesame seed and canola oils, and avocados.

Polyunsaturated fat, which includes your Omega-3 fatty acid can be found in corn, cottonseed, safflower, sunflower, and soybean oils, and cold water fish like salmon, mackerel, albacore tuna and sardines.  Studies have shown that these "poly-fats" help reduce the risk of heart disease.

So don't forget to add a little "good fat" to your diet, but keep it in moderation because this "good fat" is still loaded with fat calories.

Remember 1g fat = 9 calories.