Fatty acids for women

THERE is a misconception that all fats are bad for health simply because they are linked in some way to obesity, heart disease and stroke. Fats are in fact indispensable for everyone as they are a source of energy that keeps us going. Without fats, we are unable to withstand the cold weather or shock, neither are we able to obtain the fat-soluble vitamins which are vital for health. However, too much fat and the wrong type of fat would also mean bad news.  

Fats are generally categorised into “good” and “bad” ones. Saturated fatty acids commonly found in animal fats not only provide energy, but also play a role in building cell membrane structures.