Oils and fats have saturated, monounsaturated
(MUFA), polyunsaturated (PUFA) and essential fatty acids (EFA). The amount of fat content in vegetable oils, any kind of fat or ghee can be calculated by just selecting the type of oil or fat.
A few interesting facts :
Lipids at room temperature that are solid are called fats
while those that are liquid are called oils.
Oils and fats have
saturated, monounsaturated (MUFA),
polyunsaturated (PUFA) and essential fatty
acids (EFA).
Food items such as sunflower oil,
gingley oil, soybean oil, fish etc. containing
PUFA should be preferred, yet consumed
in moderation.
Substitute
unsaturated
fat - either PUFA or MUFA. Keep your fat calories to about 15-20% of your total calories.
People
having heart diseases or high blood pressure should use oils and fats that are high in
PUFA.
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