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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