The essentials on fats

Fat isn’t just fat It used to be that fat was just fat. But now we know there are many types of fats, and the subject can be very confusing. So it’s important to know the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. Essential fatty acids. They are called essential because your body needs them for cellular metabolic function and structure, but your body can’t make them itself. They’ve got to come from the food you eat. The two main types of essential fatty acids are omega 3 and omega 6. Essential Fatty Acids Oils to Avoid Completely Hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils... [Read more...]