Omega-9

Taking foods rich in Omega-9 is able to protect us from heart diseases. It has fat-burning effects which is excellent for those who plan on cutting off the extra flabs. For those with joint problems, taking Omega-9 regularly can solve your pains and aches due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have also suggested that this healthy fat protects us from certain types of cancer, including prostate cancer.

MCT

MCT (or Medium Chain Triglycerides) is the healthy fat you would like to take if you want to shed your extra kilos away. Food sources rich in MCT include coconut oil. It keeps you energetic and burn the stubborn fats you have always been wanting to get rid of. However, be caution when taking coconut oil as it also contains other saturated fats that can clogged your arteries and cause cardiovascular complications when taken in excess for long-term.

Omega-3 & Omega-6

Omega-3 and Omega-6 are two essential fatty acids that our body cannot produce. The only way we can obtain this is from either food or through supplementation. Foods rich in Omega-3 include flaxseed oil and fish oil. Omega-3 has many benefits and these include reducing blood pressure, promoting eye and brain health and anti-inflammatory effects. On the other hand, Omega-6 found richly in sources like evening primrose oil and borage oil have benefits similar to that of Omega-3. The reality today is most of us are taking too much Omega-6 from our diets (adopted from the American diet; Omega-6 is present in almost all unhealthy foods, to name a few: potato chips, pizza, salad dressings). The ideal healthy ratio we should strive to achieve between these 2 essential fatty acids, is a 1 to 1 ratio (we should be taking equal amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6).