Oils and fats should be part of our regular diet. Fats serve as carriers for very important fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K. Without enough fats in the diet, we may feel hungry more often. Fats add satiety to meals.
But avoid saturated fats and foods cooked in recycled oil. Saturated fatty acids are associated with the development of cardiovascular disease. When you cook in butter, suet, tallow, lard, coconut oil and creams, you increase the saturated fatty acid content of food. Go instead for polyunsaturated fats, such as margarine, fish oils, which are necessary for growth, reproduction, skin health, and utilization of body fats.
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