Fat Group

 
Fat is an important and necessary part of our diets, we can not survive without it. Some of the health benefits of fat include: energy storage, breakdown of fat-soluble vitamins and phytonutrients and hormone synthesis. However, certain fats are more beneficial than others - not all fats were created equal. Bad fats include saturated fat and trans-fat (which comes from partially-hydrogenated oils).  They are dubbed “bad fats” because they are known to contribute to cardiovascular disease.  This is why it is very important to reduce your consumption of these fats and instead focus on monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, including Omega 3 and Omega 6, which have been proven to be beneficial for your body.

 Fat Classification Charts: