WHAT ARE FATS?
Your body requires small amounts of fat
in order to function properly, but there’s a
difference between those that are good for
you and those that are not. Unsaturated fats
(e.g. polyunsaturated, such as Omega-3s)
are considered better for you, since these
fats can help to keep blood cholesterol
within a normal range. A diet high in
saturated fat (from processed snacks and
animal foods such as butter) can contribute
to a rise in blood cholesterol levels and the
associated health problems.
AM I EATING THE RIGHT AMOUNT?
As fats are a very concentrated source of
calories, the Herbalife Nutrition Philosophy
recommends getting about 30% of your
daily kilojoules from fat, with special
emphasis on optimizing your intake of the
healthy types of dietary fat. The typical
Western diet supplies far more total fat and
saturated fat than we need, which can lead
to weight gain and other health problems.
SO WHAT SHOULD I EAT?
Healthy fats include those found in fish,
nuts, olive oil and avocados. To ensure
you’re getting those good-for-you Omega-
3s, aim to consume fish at least twice a
week, including one portion of oily fish such
as salmon or mackerel, as part of a healthy
balanced meal. A dietary supplement can
also be useful in helping you gain the
benefits of EPA and DHA (Omega-3 fatty
acids): to keep your heart healthy and
maintain normal brain function and vision,
as well as the maintenance of normal
blood pressure and normal blood
triglyceride levels.