Did you know that fat is the highest calorie-taxing macro, 9 calories per gram of fat?
High consumption of healthy and unhealthy fats often leads to an overconsumption of calories. Although healthy fats are a very important part of your daily consumption, especially for females. Dietary fats are essential to give your body energy, support cell growth, help protect your organs, help your body absorb some nutrients, and produce important hormones.
Do you know the difference between ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ fats?
Fat is the highest calorie-taxing macro, with 9 calories per gram of fat. High consumption of healthy and unhealthy fats often leads to an overconsumption of calories. Although healthy fats are a very important part of your daily consumption, especially for females. Dietary fats are essential to give your body energy, support cell growth, help protect your organs, help your body absorb some nutrients, and produce important hormones.
Here are a few examples of unsaturated natural sources of fats:
1. Monounsaturated fats are found in high concentrations in:
- Olive, peanut, and canola oils
- Avocados
- Nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans
- Seeds such as pumpkin and sesame seeds
2. Polyunsaturated fats are found in high concentrations in
- Sunflower, corn, soybean, and flaxseed oils
- Walnuts
- Flax seeds
- Fish
- Canola oil – though higher in monounsaturated fat, it’s also a good source of polyunsaturated fat.
Unsaturated fats are not just healthier but also provide essential nutrients like fatty acids that the body needs to function properly. Overall, incorporating natural unsaturated fats into your diet can help to improve your overall health and reduce your risk of diseases.
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