UNSATURATED FAT

Unsaturated fats are divided into two main types

1.Monounsaturated Fat

2.Polyunsaturated Fat. 

Polyunsaturated fats are divided into 

-omega-3 and 

-omega-6 fats. 

Each type affects your health in numerous ways.

Monounsaturated fats include;

      -peanut oil, 

      -avocados, 

      -olives, 

       -nuts.

They help in lowering type 2 diabetes and risks of heart diseases

Omega- 3 fats are found in

- fatty fish ( salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines)

- canola oil

- walnut

- flax seed

Omega- 3 fats reduce the risk of strokes, cardiovascular diseases.

Omega- 6 fats

-Corn oil

-Sunflower oil.

Omega- 6 fats increase inflammation when extensively.

In Nigeria, we tend to consume more Omega- 6 fats than Omega- 3 fats, which results in increased heart diseases.

Knowing this can help you choose carefully when next you go to the market.