Fats are essential macronutrients our body needs and not produced by the body. Fats inside the body are called lipids. Animal sources are meat and dairy are mainly unhealthy saturated fats. plant based sources are present in seeds and oils. oils are to be consumed in unrefined form that is cold compressed to retain their nutrient value. hydrogenated oils are are harmful to health. Flax seeds oil (alsi ka tel), seasame(til ka tel), Mustard oil ( sarson ka tel) or coconut oil.Fats required 20-30% in our food. 4-5 spoons oil, 2-3 spoons ghee.
Brain is 80% fat tissue. Most lipids in the brain are essential omega 3 fatty acids. Diet rich in omega 3 fats promote good memory, protects against anxiety, depression,, memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Sources: Chia seeds, flex seeds, nuts,fish, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, eggs, oil, avocado, peanuts etc.
Benefits:
Vitamin A, D and E soluble. Any fat not used by body cells or turned into energy turns into body fat.Fats gives energy to body, protects your organs, supports cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control.
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