Fats are another important part of your diet. They also help keep the body lubricated and working well. However, a
small amount of fat in your diet is all that you need. Excess fat intake can be a major cause of weight gain and increase in blood cholesterol level.
There are several types of fat. Understanding the differences in these fats will allow you to make healthy choices. Although you may think that
all fats are interchangeable, in reality, your choices in this category can have a significant effect on your health.
Keeping track of your fat intake is complicated. Here are the key points to remember about fats:
Your
daily intake of fat should be less than 30 percent of your
total calories. Your Registered
Dietitian can help you determine this.
Choose monosaturated fat whenever possible as your fat source (for example olive or canola oil).
Read your food labels and limit foods high in saturated, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat.
Eat fish high in omega-3 fatty acids including tuna, salmon, halibut, and whitefish.
