There are three types of fats: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats are present in foods of animal origin: meat, cream, whole milk, fatty cheeses and butter, monounsaturated fats found in nuts, almonds, canola oil, olive oil and avocado and in polyunsaturated oily fish such as tuna and sardines in sunflower oil, corn and soybeans and some seeds like flax and inchi sacha.

They are the last two types of fat that provide the greatest beneficial to our health by helping to reduce cholesterol, so we must consume them daily as they contain essential fatty acids and essential for our body. Also in polyunsaturated fats are present the Omega 3 and Omega 6 which are essential to the perfect functioning of our cardiovascular system and brain, Omega 3 are found in tuna, sardines, anchovies, mackerel, flaxseeds in and sacha inchi and in canola and soybean oils, while the sunflower and corn oils present the Omega 6.

Some years ago, to develop its food industry products used to manufacture saturated fats like butter, lard or beef. Later investigations determined that if consumed excessively affect the health and began to use various types of oils like palm or coconut, soybean, sunflower and olive and also hydrogenated or trans fats.

The consumption of these trans fats which leads to increased levels of bad cholesterol and decrease good cholesterol and therefore increase the risk of heart disease. That is why when we eat our food prefer low-fat milk and dairy products, lean meats and skinless poultry.

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