Bad Fat Vs Good Fat – Which is Which?
There is a lot of confusion about fat in our diet. In the old days, people thought that all fat was bad for you. Now, we are starting to learn about the good fats. But lots of folks are still confused about healthy (good) fats and unhealthy (bad) fats and which ones to eat and which ones to avoid. So let’s try to clear this fat issue up a bit. Fats are not all created equal. Some that are rich in Omega-3’s can help you to lose weight; while other kinds can harm your heart. A no-fat diet would ruin the health of your body, so we need to eat some fats to stay healthy, but what kinds? The good fats are called unsaturated fats help to protect your heart. These are called monounsaturated fats (MUFAS) and polyunsaturated fats (PUFAS). They are the HDL fats and “good” cholesterol. They come in a liquid form at room temperature. Good sources of these fats can be found in olive oil, canola, corn, soybean and safflower oils. Foods that contain these healthy fats include avocados, nuts (including
