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Plant fats

Plant fats are fats that originate from plant sources such as nuts, seeds, vegetables, grains, and fruits. These fats are generally considered a healthier alternative to animal fats because they contain less saturated fat and cholesterol. Plant fats are also rich in unsaturated fats, which can help reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood, contributing to the prevention of heart diseases.

Plant fats also contain essential fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6, which the body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from food. These fatty acids are essential for a range of bodily functions, including growth and development, skin and hair health, metabolism regulation, and maintaining healthy brain and nervous system function. Plant fats also contain fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant.

Can the liver produce cholesterol even from purely plant-based fats?

The production of cholesterol is not dependent on the proportion of animal-derived foods in the diet. This substance is formed (in simplified terms) from fatty acids (contained in fats), from which the body creates acetyl coenzyme A. From this, mevalonate and squalene are formed, with the end product of this reaction being cholesterol. In this way, over 1000 mg of cholesterol is created every day in the body of an adult human.

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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system

Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.

He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.

In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.

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