Rasvad terviseks. Pirjo Saarnia

Fats are an important part of the diet, there are different types of fats, and awareness of fat consumption is important for a healthy lifestyle. A few decades ago, people were warned against using too much butter and cream, but by avoiding fats, we do not get the fatty acids that are beneficial to health. Which is more beneficial for us, butter, margarine or oil?

The book is a clear, easy-to-understand and reliable guide that every health enthusiast should read. The diet of Estonians and our children contains many fats that increase inflammation, and the balance of fatty acids is out of hand. When is fat good and when is it bad? In official recommendations, fat was considered good if it was a so-called soft fat like vegetable oil. However, this is only part of the truth, because heating and preserving the right fats and the ratio of fatty acids in the diet are also important, but these things are definitely not talked about enough. For example, improperly used vegetable oil or vegetable fat found in many foods are not always healthy - they can do more harm than good. Such false fats can be found in many refrigerators or cookie packages.

Welcome to the exciting world of fatty acids!