Fats often get a bad rap, but they're an essential part of a healthy diet! Fats are nothing to be scared of, and will give your body energy, protect your organs, support cell growth, keep cholesterol and blood pressure under control, and help your body absorb vital nutrients. Understanding the differences between types of fats can help you make better dietary choices, so here's a quick breakdown to the main types of fats and where you can find the better options.

 

1. Saturated Fats:

   • Should be less than 10% of total daily energy consumption.

   • Found in animal products (butter, cheese, red meat) and some plant oils (coconut oil, palm oil).

   • Can raise LDL cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk if consumed in excess.
      

2. Trans Fats:

   • Should be less than 1% of total daily energy consumption

   • Found in some margarines, snack foods, baked goods, and fried foods.

   • Increase LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol, significantly raising the risk of heart disease.

 

 

Choosing the right type of fat is key to maintaining a healthy diet! Of course it’s okay to eat a piece of cake, or go out to eat - we simply recommend focusing on prioritising unsaturated fats from natural sources, and limiting saturated and trans fats to support heart health and overall well-being.

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