Nutrition Tip - Good Fats
It always surprises me that a lot of people don’t know that all fats are not created equal. The other belief that a lot of people have is that all fats are bad, hence the whole “No-Fat” or “Fat-Free” fad. The truth is that you need to have some fat in your diet. Below, you’ll get a more specific recommendation from John Berardi:
Good Fats
by Dr. John Berardi
On average, most people should ensure that 25-35% of their energy intake comes from fat, with your fat intake split equally between saturates (animal fat), monounsaturates (olive oil, avocados, etc), and polyunsaturates (flax oil, salmon oil, etc.). Your total fat in the diet may vary but make sure you’re getting about 1/3 of each type for the best fat balance.
This tip is provided by Dr. John Berardi of Precision Nutrition.
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I’m not a big fan of ‘fat-free’ products as they contain artificial sugars which can harm the body. I’m not a big fish fan, so I like to take a fish oil supplement to get the polyunsaturates that I need.
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Raw milk is my favorite source of good fats. I drink raw cream every day. It’s wonderfuL!
this is so true…not all fats are the same…there are actually good fats which our body needs…fats found from natural foods such as fruits and some vegetables are important for the functioning of our cells unlike the fats coming from saturated fats are very hard for our body to burn…animal fats are harder to burn than plant fats…we have to therefore balance our diet and know when and what to eat…in addition to a healthy physique, regular exercise is a must and positive outlook in life.
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The benefit of fish oil fats is found in the omega-3 fats. Some fish oils will include all the bad fats as well. You do not need these which is why it’s important to buy the right one.