A lot of us have grown up with the wrong notion that anything with “fat” in it is bad and horrible. That is a big misconception as research has shown that some fats are actually needed for the body. There are two types of fat;

Saturated fat(bad fat)

Unsaturated fat(good fat)


1.) Saturated fat: this type of fat is found in meat and dairy products(cheese,milk and butter). It is needed by the body in little quantities. It is the type of fat associated with cholesterol and heart disease. It should be taken in moderation.


2.) Unsaturated fat: this type of fat on the other hand has been shown to reduce the risk of cholesterol and heart disease. It is even recommends to be part of our daily diet as our body cannot produce some of it like the omega-3 fatty acid, which is very healthy.

Where they can be found

A.) Nuts(groundout, cashew nuts,almond nut,etc)

B.) Avocado pear

C.) Olive oil

D.) Poultry(chicken, turkey,etc)

E.) Soyabean oil

F.) Salmon

G.) Mackerel.


Before you join the bandwagon that “all fats are  bad ”, you should think about it. Try adding some of this foods to your diet and see the difference.

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