| Saturated – denser fatty acid molecules Generally solid at room temperature As a rough guide these are usually sourced from animal fats, full fat dairy products, palm oil foods, coconut oil. They are found cakes, pastries, biscuits, suet, dairy products, meat products. OMEGA 6 Omega 6 cannot be produced by our bodies so it is essential it is included throughout the diet Good sources are OIive Oil and Sunflower Oil Some Health Benefits are: Contributes to lowering bad cholesterol Helps reduce breast pain during the menstrual cycle and PMS. Regulates metabolic systems such as hunger. Essential for healthy cellular growth and development. Reduction in nerve pain such as neuralgia. | Unsaturated – less dense fatty acid molecules Generally liquid at room temperature As a rough guide these are usually sourced from plant, fish, nut, and seed oils. (rapeseed, olive oil, linseed oil, canola oil) OMEGA 3 Omega 3 cannot be produced by our bodies so it is essential it is included throughout the diet. Good sources are green leafy vegetables, soya beans, walnuts, salmon, mackerel, pilchards, sardines Some Health Benefits are: Contributes to lowering bad cholesterol Helps maintain the elasticity of the circulation system, skin and heart and brain membranes. Reduces risk of stroke. Facilitates the absorption of vitamins A,E,D and K. Known to contribute to the reduction of inflammation. Essential for healthy growth and development. |
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