What
Do
They
Do? |
Saturated fats increase LDL cholesterol levels |
Polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol,
but they also lower HDL cholesterol |
Monounsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol
levels and do not lower HDL cholesterol level |
Omega 3 EFAs are a particular type of polyunsaturated
fat. They can help to prevent blood clotting and reduce triglyceride levels.
|
Which
Foods
Are
They
In?
|
Saturated
fats found in
Butter
Hard cheese
Lard
Dripping
Coconut oil
Palm oil |
Polyunsaturated
fats are found in
Cornflower oil
Sunflower oil
Soya oil
Fish oil
Some margarines and spreads are made from
polyunsaturated fats |
Monounsaturated
fats are found in
Olive oil
Walnut oil
Rape seed oil
Avocado
Some margarines and spreads are made from
monounsaturated fat |
Omega 3
EFA found in
Fish oil
Oily fish - mackerel, herring, kippers, pilchards,
sardines, salmon, fresh tuna, trout, anchovies.
Our bodies can also make Omega 3 EFA from
Rapeseed oil, oil from walnuts and soya
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