Polyunsaturated fats

Polyunsaturated fat is another type of unsaturated fat. Along with monounsaturated fat, these two are known as the ‘healthy fats’. Polyunsaturated fat can be found mostly in grain products, fish and sea food (herring, salmon, mackerel, and halibut), soybeans, fish oils, sunflower oils, safflower oils, soft margarine, and mayonnaise. Polyunsaturated fat is necessary for the body and protects against illness and even reduces the risk of heart disease. This is due to the fact the Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, fish and seafood lower the total amount of fat in the blood, which in that case lowers blood pressure and decreases the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases. Also in the sunflower oil and safflower oil, they contain the Omega-6 fatty acids which also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, however may contribute to allergies and inflammation. So by all means, eat lots of fish to stay healthy.