Healthy Fats That Are Keto-Approved

What Fats To Eat And Which To Avoid

Good fat to add to a healthy diet is polyunsaturated fats which humans cannot produce but is excellent for to help lower cholesterol levels. Other healthy fats include unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids which fight inflammation and help lower blood pressure, and monounsaturated fats which raise good cholesterol levels (HDL) while lowering levels of bad cholesterol (LDL). Omega-6 fatty acids are still under speculation whether or not they are not good for a healthy diet. However, they are still healthier to consume alongside omega-3 if limiting the intake of bad fats.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no more than ten percent of total calories consumed in a day should come from saturated fats. Other fats individuals should avoid or limit in their diets include cholesterol, specifically LDL cholesterol, and trans fats.