01st Oct 2018
6 Simple Ways You can Stick to a Healthy Diet
The reason most people are “afraid” to eat healthily is that they have the wrong notion of what it means. You do not need to hav
24 Aug 2015
6535 Views
It's being ages now that doctors, dietitians & nutritionist advice that a low-fat diet is a key to losing weight, managing cholesterol, & preventing health problems.
But more than just the amount of fat, it's the types of fat you eat that really matter. Bad fats increase cholesterol & your risk of certain diseases, while good fats protect your heart & support overall health.
TYPES OF FATS:
There are mainly two major types of fats:
Good Fat:
Take care of your body, that's the only place you have to live in!!! Monounsaturated fats & polyunsaturated fats are known as the "good fats" because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, & your overall health.
Bad Fat:
Saturated fats & trans fats are known as "bad fats" because they increase your risk of disease & elevate cholesterol.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING HEALTHY FATS:
-
Try to eliminate trans fats from your diet.
-
Check food labels for trans fats.
-
Avoid commercially baked products. Also, limit fast food.
-
Limit your intake of saturated fats by cutting back on red meat & full fat.
-
Try replacing red meat with beans, nuts, poultry, & fish whenever possible & switch from whole milk & other full-fat dairy foods to lower-fat versions.
-
Eat omega-3 fats every day. Good sources include fish, walnuts, etc.
-
Include flaxseed oil, canola oil, & soybean oil in your day-to-day life.
