Understanding Fats Types, Benefits, and Optimal Choices for Health.
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Sep 11, 2024
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About This Presentation
This presentation provides an in-depth look at the types of fats, their health benefits, and the differences between healthy and harmful fats. It covers saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fats, highlighting the best sources of healthy fats such as avocados, olive oil, and fatty ...
This presentation provides an in-depth look at the types of fats, their health benefits, and the differences between healthy and harmful fats. It covers saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans fats, highlighting the best sources of healthy fats such as avocados, olive oil, and fatty fish. The presentation also emphasizes the importance of limiting harmful fats and the role of omega-3 supplements in maintaining heart, brain, and overall health.
Fat Types & Benefits
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Saturated Fats: Energy source, hormone production, bone & brain health
Monounsaturated Fats (MUFAs): Heart health, anti-inflammatory properties
Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFAs): Omega-3 & Omega-6, essential for body
functions
Trans Fats: Harmful, increase risk of heart disease
Sources of Healthy Fats
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Avocados, Olive Oil, Nuts, and Seeds: Rich in healthy fats, support heart health
Fatty Fish (Salmon, Mackerel): High in Omega-3s for heart and brain health
Coconut Oil, Dark Chocolate, Dairy, Eggs: Other beneficial sources
Fats to Limit or Avoid
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Trans Fats: Found in processed and fried foods
Highly Processed Vegetable Oils: Soybean, corn, and canola oils
Hydrogenated Oils: Common in packaged foods
Hydrogenated Oils: Common in packagVisuals: List of foods high
in harmful fats (e.g., fast food, snacks).ed foods
Importance of Omega-3
Supplements
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General Health: 500 mg/day of EPA and DHA
Sources: Fish oil, cod liver oil, algal oil (vegan), flaxseed oil
Heart Health & Inflammation Reduction: 1,000–3,000 mg/day
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