Benefits of Saturated Fats                 See also Essential Fats in Food Oils

Saturated Fat Profile Of Common Foods (percentage of total fat)

Tidbits from Eat Fat, Lose Fat, Chapter 3 'Know Your Fats'

• Lauric acid has antimicrobial properties and helps boost the immune system.
• Myristic and palmitic acids are involved in complex processes of cell communication.
• Omega-3 fatty acids, saturated fats, and cholesterol all work together synergistically to maintain normal kidney function.
• The lungs cannot work properly without adequate saturated fats in the diet.
• Saturated fats are your heart's preferred energy food.
• Saturated fats protect the liver from toxins like alcohol and Tylenol.
• Saturated fats are essential for proper incorporation of calcium into bone.
• Phospholipids, which are part of brain cell membranes, are 50% saturated fat.
• Butter contains 3-4% butyric acid, which boosts insulin sensitivity and increases metabolic rate.
• When you consume adequate amounts of saturated fat, your body actually needs only very small amounts of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6)
• Olive oil is high in a monounsaturated fat. Researchers have found that monounsaturated fat is prominent in fat tissue. Could excess olive oil contribute to obesity? (p. 70)

• Reduces atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
• Reduces insulin resistance, thereby improves glucose (blood sugar) maintenance
• Improves immune function
• Provides protection against certain types of cancer

• Olive oil - the best source of omega 9
• Olives
• Avocados
• Almonds
• Peanuts
• Sesame oil
• Pecans
• Pistachio nuts
• Cashews
• Hazelnuts
• Macadamia nuts

Sesame Seed Oil (35-50% oleic acid, 35-50% linoleic acid)

• Potent antioxidant - neutralizes free radicals
• Cell growth regulator
• Anti-microbial - nourishes scalp to control dandruff
• Anti-inflammatory

Benefits of Sesame Oil:

http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/benefits-of-sesame-oil/

Sesame Seeds at a Glance:

http://www.vegparadise.com/highestperch41.html

Experience the Health Benefits of Sesame:

http://drbenkim.com/articles/sesame-health-benefits.htm