What are unsaturated fats?

Fats are composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules, which can be further divided into saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats have a single bond structure and can combine with hydrogen atoms to form trans fats, which produce cholesterol and increase the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Unsaturated fats contain one or more double bonds, so they cannot be hydrogenated and are usually liquid at room temperature. They can be further divided into monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats cannot be produced by the body and can only be obtained through food. Each person's affinity for these two fatty acids varies depending on their genes. To determine which type a child has, it's best to undergo a genetic test.

3 Recommended Healthy Cooking Oils

One of the main sources of monounsaturated fats is vegetable oil:

1. Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, of which monounsaturated fatty acids account for about 70% of the fatty acid composition. These fatty acids are not easily destroyed even at high temperatures of 160-200 degrees Celsius, making it very suitable for cooking.

2. Canola seed oil contains 61% monounsaturated fats and a high 11% Omega-3 content , which is beneficial to cardiovascular health. In addition, it has the lowest saturated fatty acid content of all vegetable oils, accounting for only 7% , and contains fewer plasticizers and carcinogens.

3. Rice bran oil has a fatty acid ratio of 20% saturated fat, 43 % monounsaturated fat and 37% polyunsaturated fat, and is rich in vitamin E and oryzanol, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

List of foods with unsaturated fats

- Nuts: Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, etc., contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamin E , dietary fiber and protein and other nutrients, and can also reduce the risk of diabetes later in life.

- Fish: Salmon, mackerel, tuna, etc., are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can reduce the risk of heart disease, depression, and obesity later in life.

- Seeds: flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.

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References :

Riediger ND, Othman RA, Suh M et al. (2009) A systemic review of the roles of n -3 fatty acids in health and disease. J Am Diet Assoc 109, 668–679.

Stonehouse W, Conlon CA, Podd J et al. (2013) DHA supplementation improves both memory and reaction time in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 97, 1134–1143.