day 3.importance of fats

*DAY 3 - IMPORTANCE OF FAT*

Fat is a good source of energy and we need some fat in our diets to help our bodies to absorb the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

Within the body, fatty acids form part of our cell membranes and fat also helps to insulate and protect our internal organs, contributes towards maintaining our body temperature and is involved in lots of body processes such as the development of our brains and the communications which occur between different cells. Cholesterol is needed to produce bile acids, which help us to digest food, and also some of our hormones.

*Foods high in saturated fats*

Fatty cuts of meat

meat products, including sausages and pies

butter, ghee, and lard

cheese, especially hard cheese like cheddar

cream, soured cream and ice cream,some savoury snacks, like cheese crackers and some popcorns,chocolate confectionery

biscuits, cakes, and pastries,palm oil

coconut oil and coconut cream.