Wednesday, June 10, 2020

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.
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