Found in plant foods and fish, these fats are seen as neutral and beneficial to heart health.

Monounsaturated fats MUFA oleic acid is one of the principal fatty acids found in brain cells. Polyunsaturated fats Essential fats like Omega-3 & Omega-6 belong to this group.

Found in nearly all fatty foods, but mostly in meat and dairy with high fats, these are fats to watch out for.

Saturated fats Too much of it increases the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases the risk of heart disease. Trans fatty acids Formed during the partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils, where it is hardened to a semisolid state

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) benefit our body in the following ways:

are two essential fatty acids that are needed by the body from its diet.

• Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is also known as Omega-3 fatty acid.
• Linoleic acid (LA) is also known as Omega-6 fatty acid.

These fats must be eaten in proper balance. Too much Omega-3 will lead to Omega-6 deficiency and vice versa. Together, they play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth development.

*Examples of fatty fish include herring, salmon, mackerel, sardine & tuna.