No! The type of fat you eat is just as important
as the amount.
Fats can be grouped according to their structure
as shown in the following table:
Fat type |
Rich Food Source |
How much should we eat? |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated | Meats, Milk, Butter, Cheese, fast Food | <1/3 of all fat |
| Mono-unsaturated | Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Avocado, Monosaturated Margarines | About 1/3 of all fat |
| Poly-unsaturated | Safflower and Sunflower oils, Polyunsaturated Margarines | About 1/3 of all fat |
All fats have the same high kilojoule level and most Australians eat too much fat - especially saturated fat. This type of fat raises the blood cholesterol level increasing the risk of heart disease. Mono-unsaturated fats actually help lower blood cholesterol while polyunsaturated fats are also of benefit.
Eggs are a low fat food containing less than six grams of fat per egg. The type of fat is mostly unsaturated making them an excellent food to include in a low-fat diet.