Without fats, no cells, no neurons, no hormones, no vitamins A, D, E, K, no bile salts necessary for digestion … In short: no life! “We absolutely must consume it to stay healthy. But not just any. All are made up of a ‘mixture’ of different fatty acids: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, trans …”They are classified among the “good fats” or the “bad” according to the one which predominates “, specifies Marie-Caroline Savelieff, dietitian nutritionist.
The good fats are omega-3 and 9. Anti-inflammatory, heart protectors and anticancer, good for the brain and anti-depression, they are also easily burned by the body.
- Foods rich in omega-3s: salmon and other “well-bred” fatty fish, nuts, lamb’s lettuce, walnut oil, Bleu-Blanc-Cœur certified products, etc.
- Foods rich in omega-9: olives, olive oil, duck fat, hazelnuts.
The bad fats are omega-6s and saturated fatty acids. They do the reverse. We actually need all of these fats in a certain balance.
- Foods rich in omega-6: sunflower, corn, soybean oils.
- Saturated fats: meat, cheese, “fatty” sauces in general, whole milk and dairy products, especially cooked butter.
The fats to be avoided are all hydrogenated and trans fats. Industrial products: salty and sweet biscuits, spreads, “bad” margarines, “bad” pastries, ready meals, low-end sauces.
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