Good Fats are essential fro nearly all of the body's basic functions. In addition, fats slow down the digestion of carbs and make food taste better, helping you feel satisfied.
Good Fats are the unsaturated fatty acids our bodies need to survive. Unsaturated fats are either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated fats can be found mainly in olive, peanut, avocado and canola oils. There are two types of polyunsaturated fats - omega 3s and omegas 6. Omega 3s are found in some nuts; flaxseed and other seeds; and all seafood, especially fatty cold-water fish such as salmon and tuna. Omega 6s fats are found in corn, safflower, and sesame oils and also ingrains. (Omega 6s are considered good fats only when consumed in moderation and in proper proportion with omega 3s. Should be 2-4:1)
