In your diet something your going to want to pay attention to is
your fat intake. This is a loaded proposition because there is more
than just one kind of fat. Like everything else on this windy road,
some fats are good and some fats are bad, but even the good fats
aren't good if you over do it.
There are 4 types of fat were going to examine, saturated fat,
trans fat, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat. Were
going to take closer looks at all 4, but we will touch briefly on all 4.
Fats that are high in hydrogen content are bad fats, they also
contribute to higher cholesterol. Fats that are low hydrogen fats
can lower cholesterol and are good fats.
When you hear the term "saturated fat" were talking about fat
that is high in hydrogen. Saturated fat has as much hydrogen that
the molecule can hold. It's saturated with hydrogen. Saturated
fats also raise bad cholesterol.
Trans fats are unsaturated, but can also raise bad cholesterol and
lower good cholesterol. Trans fats result from adding hydrogen to
cooking oils. Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils are full
of trans fat. Usually used for cooking in fast food restaurants.
Polyunsaturated fats are good fats, although too much of a good
thing is bad. Polyunsaturated fats are associated with flushing
cholesterol out as it leaves the system. But too much of any fat
can lead to problems.
Monounsaturated can also be beneficial if your diet is low in
saturated fats.
So, keep your eyes out for these bandits. When you can, substitute
polyunsaturated fat for saturated fat and you will lower your bad
cholesterol. Another nice side affect is the weight loss from storing
less fat.
Make it a great day!
Chris Walker
Weight Loss Expert!
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