Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Dietary Fats

Polyunsaturated
Monounsaturated
Saturated and Trans Fats





Polyunasturated - fish, walnuts, omega 3 enriched eggs, plant seeds 
                               increases good cholesterol
                               lowers bad cholesterol


Monounsaturated - olive oil (and olives), peanut oil (and peanuts), avocados, almonds, plant seeds
                                 lowers bad cholesterol


Saturated and Trans Fats - animal fats, creams, butter, skin and fat, pastries, donuts, fried foods
                                 increases bad cholesterol


("Cholesterol free" does not mean low in fat, saturated fat or energy)


Think of 5 ways to limit your fat intake




























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