Why animal fat is good for you

For years we were told that animal fats were bad for us and that we should stay away from them in the kitchen. However, research now shows that a certain amount of animal fats may be good for you. 

The important thing is to consume animal fats in moderation. When you make smart decisions about fats, you can bring animal fats back into your kitchen without worry.

Good Fats and Bad Fats

While eating excessive amounts of fat can be bad for your health, when consumed in moderation animal fats can actually be good for you. Your body needs fat to function and produce energy so you need to ensure you eat fats that can assist your body’s processes.

All foods contain some fat in them, but some fats are considered worse than others. Known as ‘bad’ and ‘good’ fats, you should try to limit your intake of bad fats and consume a healthy amount of good fats.

Saturated Fats: Good or Bad?

There are 4 types of dietary fats: Saturated fats, Trans fats, Monounsaturated fats, Polyunsaturated fats 

Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are classified as good fats that can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Saturated fats and trans fats are considered bad fats and when consumed excessively they can cause high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and other serious health conditions.

  • Monounsaturated fats: Peanut butter, hazelnuts, olive oil, avocados, olives, rapeseed oil, cashews.

  • Polyunsaturated fats: oily fish like salmon and kippers, sunflower oil, pine nuts, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds.

  • Saturated fats: Processed meats like bacon and burgers, hard cheeses, whole milk, palm oil, butter, lard, ghee, and cream.

  • Trans fats: Fried foods, takeaways, pies, cakes, biscuits, margarine made with hydrogenated oil.

The Final Verdict on Animal Fats

As a result of trying to cut fat from our diets, we’ve instead turned toward vegetable oils, trans fats, and sugars. Doing so has made us heavier, and unhealthier, and hasn’t made our food taste any better. Animal fats are now thought to be less harmful to your health than some cooking oils and can provide several nutrients your body needs.

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