What Is a FATS??

We need fat for energy and to absorb vitamins A, D, E and K and carotenoids. Here’s how to understand what fats are what:

1) CHOLESTEROL

A fatty substance produced naturally by the body and found in our blood. LDL cholesterol cloys arteries and leads to heart disease, while HDL cholesterol helps to uncly blood vessels

2) POLYUNSATURATED FATS

Help to lower blood cholesterol if your meals are low in saturated fats

3) SATURATED FATS

Raise blood cholesterol

4) MONOUNSATURATED FATS

Help to lower blood cholesterol if your meals are low in saturated fats

5) TRANS FATS

Same like saturated fats to raise LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol


• The terms “saturated” and “unsaturated” refer to the type of molescules in the fat. Saturated molecules have all their bonds used up, so they are more rigin and stable. Unsaturated molecules have some open bonds resulting in a more reactive, liquid oil.

Reference: Courtesy Heart Foundation.