Fats are an important component in our diet. But it is good to understand the different types of fat so that we can properly incorporate them into our diets. I will provide you some examples of the different types of fats and recommended portions to maintain good health. Keep in mind that 30% of your daily diet should include fats, from which only 10% should be from saturated fats.

High monounsaturated fats are the kind that you can eat most often. In this group, we find foods such as:

1/3 Avocado (10 gm)

Olive, canola or peanut oil (14 gm or 1 tablespoon)

Nuts (14 gm) (1 cup contains around 108 gm)

Tahini paste (8 gm or 1 tablespoon)

High polyunsaturated fats are another type that you can eat more often. In this group, we find the following foods as examples:

Mayonnaise (11 gm or 1 tablespoon)

Margarine (11 gm or 1 tablespoon)

Walnuts (18 gm)

Corn soybean, safflower, or sunflower oil (14 gm or 1 tablespoon)

High saturated fats are the type of fats that you should eat less often. In this group are the following foods:

Butter (14 gm or 1 tablespoon)

Bacon (2 slices – 80 calories, 60 from fat)

Cream cheese (1 tablespoon)

Sour cream (1 tablespoon)

Coconut oil (1 tablespoon)

High trans fats are the type you should avoid, such as:

Fried foods

Commercial baked goods containing hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (shortening and partially hydrogenated soy bean oil)

When suffering hemorrhoid inflammation, it is recommended to avoid excessive high saturated and trans fats because they can contribute to constipation. Choose healthy foods such as veggies, fruits, foods rich in fiber and nuts. These foods provide you with all the nutrients your body needs and will help speed up your hemorrhoid relief.