Description
Foods contain different types of fats. Each type has a different function and affects the body differently. Trans fats are the most harmful to the body and should be avoided. In-between saturated fats should be limited and consumed in moderation.
Benefits
- Reduced risk of heart disease
- Lower cholesterol
- Reduces inflammation
- Lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
- Weight loss
- Self Confidence
Required Equipment
None
How to Do It
Substitute saturated fats with unsaturated fats.
Choose foods with good unsaturated fats.
Remove saturated fats from your diet or limit to under 10% of daily calories
Why it works
Some fats are healthier than others. Trans fats are linked to causing many chronic conditions.
Having excessive saturated fats can create blockages in the arteries and increase the risk of heart disease.
Time Commitment
5-10 min. Create awareness
Suggested Frequency
Every meal
Time of Day
All day
Gurus/Celebrities/Doing it
Lady Gaga
Oprah Winfrey
Jilian Michaels
Possible Side Effects
None
Tips
- Read the ingredients and get to know what makes up the food you ingest.
- Some foods with saturated fat include red meat, butter, cheese, and ice cream.
- Coconut oil and palm oil are also rich in saturated fat.
Supporting Studies and Articles
Expand Collapse- https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2012/06/21/ask-the-expert-healthy-fats/
- https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2017-08-17/5-celebrities-whose-diets-are-on-point-according-to-nutritionists
