fats

Oil Facts
Fats are essential and should be taken in recommended amounts for health. A diet very low or high in fat may not be optimal for good health. It is very important to choose the correct type of fat. Emphasis should be laid on quality of fat rather than quantity.

The type of fat consumed will determine one’s risk of getting some diseases like cancer, heart diseases. It is very important to limit the consumption of fatty foods, especially those from animal origin and include moderate amounts of appropriate vegetable oils. Choose vegetable oils that have high monounsaturated fatty acid with minimum hydrogenation that includes canola and olive oil