For some time, the healthy food message has been that eating
fatty food is bad. Recently, that message has become more
sophisticated and it seems that some kinds of fatty food are
good. In fact, fat is needed to maintain our health. It enables
the body to absorb certain fat-soluble vitamins, including
Vitamin D and E and also supplies essential fatty acids. Part of
the reason that fat intake is sometimes restricted is due to its
calorific content. However, cutting fat from a diet to reduce
calorie intake and lose weight is not a healthy choice. There
are two kinds of fat: saturated fats, which can increase
cholesterol levels and lead to heart disease and unsaturated
fats, which are associated with some health benefits. For
example, some unsaturated fats have been shown to reduce the
risk of heart attacks and others to reduce the risk of
cardiovascular disease. Some unsaturated fats are also believed
to reduce cholesterol levels. This list compiled by
www.rangecookers.co.uk highlights 10 foods which have a sig