The Good and The Bad
Since we are watching our calory and sodium intake, we have become a little more conscious about our eating habits. However, when reading what all is in a serving of food, I always get confused about the fats in the specific product. How do I know what is the good and what is the bad fat?
Apparently, I am not the only one:
'A 2006 survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation found that people aren't clear about good fat, bad fat and cholesterol. Although 72 percent said they were concerned about the types of fat they ate, about 42 percent were trying to cut back on one of the good kinds of fat (polyunsaturated).'
~Source: Arthritis Today.
It is not really helpful if you try to eat right, but decrease the consumption of the good stuff, is it?
In order to avoid that mistake you need to know though which fats to remove and which ones to incorporate in your diet. I was glad to see that the same article gave a good explanation on what to look for.
Bad Fats.
- Saturated Fat: found in butter, lard, coconut oils. This fat raises LDL; blocks protective effect of HDL.
- Trans Fat: found in packaged and processed foods. (Look for "partially hydrogenated oil" on the ingredients label.) This fat raises LDL; lowers HDL.
Better Fats.
- Polyunsaturated Fat: found in: corn, soybean and flaxseed oils. This fat lowers LDL; no effect on HDL.
- Monounsaturated Fat: found in: safflower, olive, sunflower, canola and peanut oils. This fat lowers LDL; may raise HDL.
Eating a diet high in saturated or trans fat increases inflammation, whereas a diet that contains more unsaturated fat may help lower inflammation.
~ Source: Arthritis Today.
The best way to know and remember which are the good fats concerning fat and cholesterol, is if they contain UN in their name like monoUNsaturated and polyUNsaturated. In case you are not sure if you consume too much fats, just stay on the safe side by not taking in more then than 65 grams per day and sticking with monounsaturated fats is.
I suppose there is some truth in the saying 'you are what you eat'. I know it is true that you reap what you sow. Therefore, taking in and handing out a good, daily dose of the Fruits of the Spirit benefit body, mind, and soul!
Isaiah 3:10
" Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, For they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Apparently, I am not the only one:
'A 2006 survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation found that people aren't clear about good fat, bad fat and cholesterol. Although 72 percent said they were concerned about the types of fat they ate, about 42 percent were trying to cut back on one of the good kinds of fat (polyunsaturated).'
~Source: Arthritis Today.
It is not really helpful if you try to eat right, but decrease the consumption of the good stuff, is it?
In order to avoid that mistake you need to know though which fats to remove and which ones to incorporate in your diet. I was glad to see that the same article gave a good explanation on what to look for.
Bad Fats.
- Saturated Fat: found in butter, lard, coconut oils. This fat raises LDL; blocks protective effect of HDL.
- Trans Fat: found in packaged and processed foods. (Look for "partially hydrogenated oil" on the ingredients label.) This fat raises LDL; lowers HDL.
Better Fats.
- Polyunsaturated Fat: found in: corn, soybean and flaxseed oils. This fat lowers LDL; no effect on HDL.
- Monounsaturated Fat: found in: safflower, olive, sunflower, canola and peanut oils. This fat lowers LDL; may raise HDL.
Eating a diet high in saturated or trans fat increases inflammation, whereas a diet that contains more unsaturated fat may help lower inflammation.
~ Source: Arthritis Today.
The best way to know and remember which are the good fats concerning fat and cholesterol, is if they contain UN in their name like monoUNsaturated and polyUNsaturated. In case you are not sure if you consume too much fats, just stay on the safe side by not taking in more then than 65 grams per day and sticking with monounsaturated fats is.
I suppose there is some truth in the saying 'you are what you eat'. I know it is true that you reap what you sow. Therefore, taking in and handing out a good, daily dose of the Fruits of the Spirit benefit body, mind, and soul!
Isaiah 3:10
" Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, For they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
2 Comments:
This is very helpful Corry! Thanks! (((HUGS)))
K.T.
Thanks for the visit and the comment. I hope the post was of some help.
Kitty,
I hope this info is helpful to many. I know it made things a bit clearer to me.
(((HUGS)))
God's Grace.
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