What Do You Usually “good”fats?
We must first know that there is no “good” or “bad fat” per se, since it is excessive or inadequate intake can have harmful consequences for the organism.
Unsaturated fatty acids, known as “good fats” are found primarily in oils, oilseeds and fish.
Omega-3 is relevant because in our modern diet is sorely lacking: these unsaturated fatty acids contribute to the efficient functioning of the cardiovascular system. They are found only in foods (they are not produced by our bodies), particularly in fatty fish and rapeseed oils, walnuts and soybeans.
Other unsaturated fatty acids (omega 6, omega 9.) are beneficial: omega 6 for example, are particularly present in sunflower oil, soya or maize.
For a balanced diet, nutritionists recommend to make these unsaturated fatty acids omega 6 and omega 3 fats in our diet balanced (recommended ratio omega 6 / omega-3 close to 5).
Today intakes of omega 3 are insufficient to achieve this balance.
Tags: Cholesterol, fat