Importance of Fat in Diet

For decades we have been told to eat less very less fat and especially cardiac patient is not allowed to eat fat. It’s Not True! Not all fats are bad. Human body needs fat for good health. We need to substitute bad fats with good fats without increasing the total calories consumed. Everyone needs good fats without increasing daily diet. Fat is a building block. Fat helps the body to absorb essential vitamins. Some fats are not made by the body, like omega – 3 (W-3) and omega- 6 (W-6) have to be consumed from external sources.

The key to fat intake is moderation. The best oil in terms of fat content is low in saturated fatty acid high in MUFA (Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid) and balancing ratio of omega -6 to omega -3 and zero transfatty acid.

Healthy fats are very important for good health and maintaining our body temperature. Include minimum amount of fat in your daily dietary intake with plenty of water and regular exercise routine.