Essential fatty acids play a key role in skin and cell health and can only be obtained through diet
Georgie Soskin and Jo Saunders of Cooking Them Healthy take the fear out of fat, revealing why it’s essential for a healthy diet 
After years of being demonised by both health professionals and the public, the latest nutritional research reveals that fat it is not as harmful as once thought. Fats are found in many nutrient-dense foods and are, in fact, very important for our health.
Essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6 and 9) are those that can only be obtained through diet, and are key for many processes in the body. Our brains are comprised of around 60% fat, and hormones are made from cholesterol, so fat plays a key role in healthy hormone function. We also need fats to support both skin and cell health. As we know, fat is very tasty and satiating (helping to keep us feeling full) so it is worth being aware that many low-fat foods will contain added sugar or sweeteners to improve their flavour. Try to be label savvy where possible, opting for non low-fat varieties and checking for ingredients that don?t belong or that you don?t recognise.
There are different types of fats, which can cause confusion. Overleaf, we explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats ? polyunsaturated and monounsaturated, as well as unhealthy hydrogenated fats.
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