Fats

Fat is solid at room temperature; Oil is liquid. Everyone needs around 2000 calories per day out of which 20-30% fat is necessary. A tablespoon of fat or oil has 120 calories. Difference and Types: All fats contain fatty acids, which may be saturated, unsaturated polyunsaturated. The difference lies in the types of molecules that make them up and the way these molecules arrange. The saturated fatty acids form fats and as unsaturated fatty acids increase in composition, it forms oil, as shown in the image below: The different types of Fat are: Animal fats, vegetable oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils. Good fats: The human body could not function without fats, every cell in the body contain fatty substances in its membranes. Fats also help the body to produce many hormones. The fat layer under the skin acts as a kind of thermal blanket that helps to keep the body warm. Fats are a good source of energy for the body, and they can also be stored by the body for future use.
Unsaturated fats are considered good and healthier to use, olive oil, seed oils, soybean, safflower, sunflower, corn or fish are a good sources. Bad fats: Bad fats are responsible for clogging arteries and contribute to heart diseases and strokes. These are commonly saturated fats that cause health risks; more the saturation, greater the risk. Food rich in cholesterol is also dangerous for health. Cholesterols are usually found in animal fats and are bad for human health.