Why are fish and poultry fats good?

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Today, using animal fat is being forgotten by many people and people use a lot of vegetable oil instead. In fact, fish fat and animal fat are all fats, but they are unsaturated fats, containing a lot of omega 3 (or alpha-linolenic acid) and omega 6 (or linolenic acid), which are especially beneficial for health. development and necessary for children.

1. The role of fat in the body

Each human body needs to receive enough 4 groups of nutrients, including carbohydrates (gluxit), vitamins and minerals, fats (lipids) and proteins (proteins). Sufficient supply for the body from 8 natural food groups such as food (rice, ...), eggs, milk and dairy products, meat, fish and seafood, protein-rich plant seeds, vegetables and fruits grease, in which the grease group is mandatory.
Fat group includes animal fats and vegetable oils to help provide energy for the body to function and develop, support the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, K.
Food In fact, animal fat often contains a lot of saturated fat, which is difficult to absorb, so experts recommend limiting its use. However, fish and poultry fats are high in unsaturated fats, especially omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9, which are very beneficial for health. Vegetable oils are also often high in unsaturated fats, so they are very good for the heart and are recommended to be used as oil products made from soybeans, sesame oil, sunflower oil, canola oil.. Palm oil should not be eaten a lot because this plant-based oil contains a lot of saturated fat.

2. Why is fish fat and poultry fat good?

Many people have the idea that poultry fat and fish fat are not good, so they often do not take the heart to use as oil. Many people even discard the fish skin after frying. In fact, this is a misconception, because in fish fat, poultry fat contains a lot of unsaturated fat, rich in omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9 fatty acids - healthy unsaturated fatty acids. accumulate in fish skin, fish heart. Because it is not possible to remove the skin of the fish, it is not reasonable to eat the fish's heart.
One study linked omega 3 with a lower risk of sudden cardiac death. Another study found that older adults who ate only one serving of fatty fish per week had a 44 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack. And many recent studies have confirmed the benefits of eating fish for both men and women.
2.1 Uses of omega 3 This is an unsaturated fatty acid that helps to regenerate, provides DHA to protect the brain and nervous system. Therefore, they have many health benefits.
Support in the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis in the elderly Prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease. Support the treatment of fatty liver. Improves insomnia Reduces the risk of Alzheimer's Diseases Helps treat ADHD in children Prevent asthma recurrences Reduces the risk of breast and prostate cancer Good for eyes, people with myopia, often have to use computers. Very good for pregnant and lactating women. Pregnant women use fish fat and vegetable fat to help children smart

2.2 Omega 6 This is a form of unsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated fats, which have the following effects:
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, anti-atherosclerosis. Omega 6 supplements for pregnant and lactating women help pregnant women have a good resistance and develop the brain of the fetus. Reduce the risk of premature birth, the risk of pre-eclampsia. Helps support the treatment of joint diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis. Helps reduce abdominal pain, back pain in women before menstruation. Protect eyes when active a lot Improve resistance for. Especially the elderly and young children. 2.3 Omega 9 This is an unsaturated fat that has the following effects:
Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in the elderly Helps increase energy Support in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, improve brain function. Poultry skin and fish can both be excellent sources of protein, not only that, but fatty fish and poultry fat are unsaturated fats. Add this type of fat to your meals to give your body more nutrition and help reverse the risk of disease.

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