Fat (Dietary)
What it actually is
Fats are saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, or trans. Healthy fats: olive oil, mustard oil, ghee in moderation, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, avocado. Limit: refined seed oils (palm, canola reused) and trans fats (vanaspati, deep-fried street foods).
Why it matters for Pakistanis
Pakistani cooking uses generous oil. Switching to olive or mustard oil and using less of it (1 tsp per dish, not 1 tbsp) saves 200–400 calories per day without changing what you cook.
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Reviewed by Ghizayat's registered dietitian team. Not a substitute for medical advice.