Fit Tip Friday is designed to give you the necessary tools and information to help you with your fitness journey.    Are Fats Making Us Fat?  

• Three types of dietary fats

1. Saturated 
2. Monounsaturated 
3. Polyunsaturated 

   

• Saturated fats have been demonized for as long as I can remember, and for a good reason. Saturated Fats are linked to high cholesterol (LDL) which could potentially lead to a heart attack or stroke. But Not all saturated fats are created equal and come with this severe health disclaimer. Coconut oil which is high in natural saturated fat increases healthy cholesterol levels  (HDL) cholesterol and helps to convert (LDL) cholesterol healthy cholesterol reducing chances of a heart attack or stroke.

           https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good  

• Monounsaturated Fats are one of the healthy fats along with Polyunsaturated Fats. Monounsaturated Fats are liquid at room temperature but begin to harden when chilled. Monounsaturated Fats are found in Almonds, Olives, Extra virgin olive oil, Avocados, Peanuts, Cashews, Tea seed oil, Eggs, and red meat. Monounsaturated Fats include omega-9 fatty acid known as Oleic acid, and Oleic acid benefits include reduced blood pressure, fat burning, and also Protects cell membranes by making myelin.

               Resource                http://mooscience.com/Oleic-Acid.html              https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000785.htm             https://draxe.com/monounsaturated-fat/    

• Polyunsaturated fat are the second healthy dietary fat, polyunsaturated fats are found in plant and animal foods like salmon, vegetable oil, nuts, and seeds. Polyunsaturated fats include omega-3 and omega-6 fats 

   

• Omega-3 Benefits 

1. Reduces triglycerides 
2. Reduces the risk of arrhythmia 
3. Slows the buildup of plaque in arteries 
4. Slightly Lowers blood pressure

 

• Omega-6 Benefits

1. Controls blood sugar
2. Reduces chances of diabetes 
3. Lowers blood pressure 

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