Not all fats need to be avoided. Unsaturated and Omega-3 fats are actually an important party of a healthy diet! Unsaturated fats come in two types: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Good sources of these fats come from healthy oils, nuts, seeds, fish and avocados. Studies have shown that replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats will lower blood cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Omega-3 fatty acids are known as essential fatty acids. These fats must come from our diet because our bodies cannot make them on their own. They play key roles in every system in the body, including our cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. They are also important in the regulation of many physiological processes and are crucial for the health of cell membranes and the neurological development in infants.

FAT VIDEOS

CHAPTER 1 What are Fats? Fats. When you read that word, is “health” the first thing that pops into your head? VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 4 Fiber & Lowering Cholesterol Take steps towards better health exploring why a diet rich in soluble fiber is a great way to help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 6 (currently viewing) Good Fats: Unsaturated & Omega-3 Not all fats need to be avoided. Unsaturated and Omega-3 fats are actually an important party of a healthy diet! VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 7 Saturated Fat & Its Effects Just like cholesterol can be divided into “good” and “bad” varieties, the rest of the fats family can be too. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 10 Trans Fats Trans fats are artificially modified vegetable oils that have been widely used in fried and processed foods. VIEW VIDEO