What are good fats and bad fats

  On several occasions, we may have heard about good fats and bad fats, but we often don't know which are which and how they differ. On the other hand, we can say that this is quite unusual, as how can there be good fats when many of us consider that fats are harmful to health and physical appearance? When we talk about good fats, we refer to unsaturated fats, which we should prioritize, while bad fats are saturated, which we need to moderate. First and foremost, we must understand that fats are not bad in themselves; what is harmful is the amount we consume. If we abuse them, we can face serious health problems, especially in the case of saturated fats. To put this advice into practice, it is crucial to know where each type comes from. In the case of unsaturated fats, the good ones, they are divided into two categories: - Monounsaturated fats, which can be obtained from olives, nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, peanuts, etc.), avocados, and their oils. - Polyunsaturated fats: where we find Omega 3 polyunsaturated fats: salmon, mackerel, herring, trout, walnuts, soybeans, flaxseeds, and their oils. Also, Omega 6 polyunsaturated fats: sunflower seeds, wheat germ, sesame, soybeans, corn, and their oils. On the other hand, saturated fats are found in foods such as butter, cheese, meat, meat products (like sausages, hamburgers, etc.), whole milk and yogurt, cakes and pastries, lard, beef tallow, hard margarines, and fats for baking, coconut oil, and palm oil. Recommended cooking recipes: - Eggplant Pizza - Chicken Breast and Peppers - Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - Panela Cheese with Huitlacoche