Healthy fats and unhealthy fats: the basics

 Healthy fats are unsaturated fats

Healthy fat is sometimes called unsaturated fat.

Unsaturated fats can be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated.

Polyunsaturated fats include omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids.

Why unsaturated fats are healthy fats

Both monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are healthy because they can help you avoid diseases like heart disease and stroke later in life. They do this by:

keeping your arteries clear

Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/nutrition-fitness/nutrients/fats




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