- Lowers levels of bad cholesterol
- Can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
- Helps lower triglycerides, which are associated with heart disease
- Helps lower blood pressure
- Lowers the risk of atherosclerosis
It’s a good idea to incorporate more of these healthy oils and fats in your diet, as they have a number of health benefits. Though, it’s still important to consume them in moderation, as eating too much of even healthy fats can lead to weight gain and other problems.
What are some of these heart healthy oils and fats?
Here are some of the heart healthy oils as well as fats that you can incorporate in your diet:
Oils
If you’re interested in increasing your intake of heart healthy oils and fats, then you could use olive, canola, peanut, as well as sunflower and safflower oils3. You can use these oils when making dressing for salads, as a condiment for your dishes, as well as for frying, sautéing, and cooking in general.
Some types of margarine can also contain healthy fats. If you check the label of these products, it should say non-hydrogenated margarine on the label.
Fish
Fish are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which is a family of polyunsaturated fats. Healthy fish that you can incorporate in your diet include salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines.
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