- Introduction
- The Eatwell Guide - Introduction
- The Eatwell Guide - Fruit and Vegetables
- The Eatwell Guide - Starchy Foods
- The Eatwell Guide - Dairy and Alternatives
- The Eatwell Guide - Beans, Pulses, Fish, Eggs, Meat and other Protein Sources
- The Eatwell Guide - Oils and Spreads
- Food and Drink for Sport - Introduction
- Food and Drink for Sport - Food Before Exercise
- Introduction
- The Eatwell Guide - Introduction
- The Eatwell Guide - Fruit and Vegetables
- The Eatwell Guide - Starchy Foods
- The Eatwell Guide - Dairy and Alternatives
- The Eatwell Guide - Beans, Pulses, Fish, Eggs, Meat and other Protein Sources
- The Eatwell Guide - Oils and Spreads
- Food and Drink for Sport - Introduction
- Food and Drink for Sport - Food Before Exercise
7. The Eatwell Guide - Oils and Spreads
Government guidelines in the UK suggest cutting down on fat intake, and replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet.
A small amount of fat is vital for the body, as it is a source of essential fatty acids, as well as allowing the body to absorb vitamins A, D, and E. Unsaturated fats are healthier than saturated and trans fats.
Eating a diet too high in saturated fat will increase the levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body, leading to health problems, which is why we should be aiming to swap our saturated fats with unsaturated.
Some sources of saturated fats include:
- Fatty meats
- Butter
- Cheese
- Biscuits
- Cakes
- Coconut oil
- Chocolate
Some sources of unsaturated fats include:
- Vegetable oils
- Avocado
- Some nuts
- Salmon
- Corn
- Rapeseed
- Mackerel
- Sardines
More information about the Eatwell plate can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/the-eatwell-guide/.