Now that you’re into your second week of your Able Digital Wellness programming, it’s time we take a look at fat. Did you know that not all kinds of fat are bad? There are good and bad fats when it comes to your diet…
Fat is an essential part of our diet and important for good health, however it comes in two forms; saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fats, commonly called “bad fats” can contribute to high cholesterol and increase risk of heart disease. Whereas unsaturated fats, or “good fats” help reduce cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.
- Decrease your saturated fats by choosing lean meat and cutting off the fat prior to cooking or consuming.
- Continue the decline of your saturated fat consumption but choosing low fat dairy, and avoiding processed foods like deep fried foods and pastries
- Increase your unsaturated fats by having oily fish twice per week (such as tuna or salmon), snacking on nuts (it’s generally best that they’re unsalted), and cooking with plant oils such as canola or olive oil
- Avocado or spreads made from canola or olive oils are a great alternative to butter – these options contain much less saturated fat than butter.
Once again we encourage setting some time aside to cook for yourself while considering the tips above (or get help from your friends, family or carer to do so). By making your own food, you can be careful with the amount and kinds of fats you include in each meal. We’re not asking you to redesign your life, but start small, make some time for even one meal a week – trust us, you’ll taste and feel the difference!
If you have any questions about types of fat in foods or would like one-on-one dietary advice from your Able Dietician, send us a message letting us know what you’re after and we’ll be in touch to help you achieve your goals!
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