Which lipid-rich foods are healthy?

Do you need to know which lipid-rich foods are healthy? Did your blood test show elevated lipid levels? Dyslipidemia, as it is called, is a lipid disorder that can be reversed with lifestyle changes. In this video, we will talk a bit about lipids and their importance to our health.

What are lipids? Lipids are important fats that perform different functions in the human body. Many people think that fat is only for gaining weight, but that’s not the case. Lipids serve as structural components of cell membranes, energy storage, and signaling molecules (they catalyze the activity of electrical impulses within the brain).

Additionally, fat plays a valuable role in nutrition because it contributes to satiety. It slows the movement of food through the digestive tract, making a person feel full longer, and leading to eating less.

The three main types are triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols, with triglycerides making up more than 95% of dietary lipids. They are found in vegetable oil, butter, whole milk, cheese, meats, and natural foods such as avocado, olives, corn, and nuts.