What Is Fat? Page 2
Polyunsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fats are beneficial to health and unlike saturated fat they are liquid at room temperature. They have been found to lower levels of bad cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL). They contain essential fatty acids (EFAs) such as omega-6s (linoleic acid) and omega-3s (alpha-linoleic acid) that are needed in our diet. Polyunsaturated fats are also one of few rich sources of vitamin E.
So, a certain amount of polyunsaturated fats are needed because essential fatty acids may help in the prevention or control of all kinds of ailments and conditions such as: heart disease, cancer, immune system deficiencies, arthritis and obesity.
Sources:
Polyunsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fats are beneficial to health and unlike saturated fat they are liquid at room temperature. They have been found to lower levels of bad cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL). They contain essential fatty acids (EFAs) such as omega-6s (linoleic acid) and omega-3s (alpha-linoleic acid) that are needed in our diet. Polyunsaturated fats are also one of few rich sources of vitamin E.
So, a certain amount of polyunsaturated fats are needed because essential fatty acids may help in the prevention or control of all kinds of ailments and conditions such as: heart disease, cancer, immune system deficiencies, arthritis and obesity.
Sources:
- Oily fish (e.g. mackerel, salmon, trout, herring and sardines)
- Vegetable oil
- Most nuts
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