Nutrition & Metabolism · 7 min
Fats: balancing omega-3, 6 and 9
Fat often gets a bad reputation, but it's essential for hormones, cell membranes, and brain function. More important than labeling fat 'good' or 'bad' is the balance between the different types of unsaturated fatty acids you consume.
In this article: What it is · How it works · Common myths · Practical tips · When to be careful
Key takeaways
- Eat fatty fish twice a week for omega-3.
- Use olive oil as your default cooking fat.
- Limit heavily processed foods high in omega-6.
- Add nuts and seeds for extra omega-3 and omega-9.
Written by Jochem Nohlmans, founder of Somora.