When you hear the word FAT, automatically negative thoughts come into your mind. Images of Fat people and thoughts of unhealthy foods appear. There are good fats that that are very healthy and far too often we go without eating. Monounsaturated fat and Polyunsaturated fat, also known as omega-3 fatty acids are the good fats.
Foods that contain these good fats are things like Avocados, olives, most nuts, salmon, tuna and flax seed to name a few. Polyunsaturated fats play a very important role in brain function, assist with normal growth and development and can help reduce the risk heart disease. Monounsaturated fats can help in reducing bad cholesterol, which lowers the risk of stroke and heart disease. They can also help in the development and maintenance of the cells in your body.
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