Tag: Saturated Fat

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Contrary to popular belief, not all fats are bad. Rather, monounsaturated fats (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) reduce the risk of heart disease, control weight gain, lower cholesterol, and fight cancer. Of these, the omega-3 PUFAs must be sourced from food like nuts, flax seeds and chia seeds, and fatty fish like salmon. Eat avocados for the MUFAs. Cook with unrefined vegetable oils like olive oil and soybean oil.

Triglycerides can be as harmful as bad cholesterol in the way that it could increase the risk for heart problems. Losing body weight is one of the main ways to keep levels under control. It is also recommended that one limits the intake of added sugar, simple carbohydrates, alcohol, trans fats, and saturated fats while increasing the intake of unsaturated fats, fiber, and natural supplements if they are appropriate.

Is it possible to go without cow's milk? For those who are switching over to the paleo diet, being without milk might be a bit of a tough ask. The solution is looking for alternatives to replace cow’s milk. Milk extracted from nuts like almond, cashew, hemp and even coconut milk or camel milk can be very good substitutes for dairy. They are tastier, denser and richer in nutrients. Vegans could try out plant milk instead.

This diet was designed for quick weight loss by Dr. Stillman in 1967. The diet breaks up the 3 meals you eat a day, into 6 meals. This keeps your metabolism up. It requires you to drink lots of water, green tea and occasionally black coffee. It almost completely removes carbs, sugars, fruits, and vegetables from your diet. While on this diet, you cannot engage in any vigorous physical activity. This diet is not designed for long term use but only as a way to start up your fat burning metabolism.

Cauliflower is a smart choice for a low-starch diet. It’s a non-starchy veggie with most of its carbohydrates coming from fiber. This means it won’t make your blood glucose levels shoot up and the fiber normalizes the levels and avoids complications. Ways to eat cauliflower include using it in place of starchy vegetables like corn and peas and making cauliflower “rice” or pizza crust. Keep it healthy by avoiding high-fat ingredients, breadcrumbs, and frying.

Protein is a major macronutrient, but too much can be bad news. It’s all about looking at the bigger picture. To start, remember that all proteins are not equal. Animal sources like red meat are not only rich in protein, but saturated fat and calories, too. It’s the perfect setup for weight gain. Excess protein also replaces fat and carbohydrates, causing an energy imbalance. This reduces the activity of important neurons that otherwise control weight.

Since the 1950's, saturated fats have been known as the main culprit behind heart diseases and diabetes. But, recent studies have found out saturated fats are not to blame for increasing risk of heart diseases. Instead, it's carbohydrates you need to worry about. Your diet doesn’t need to focus on reducing saturated fats if you are following a low-carb diet.

Unsaturated fats – polyunsaturated and monounsaturated – are good fats that lower bad cholesterol reducing the risk of heart diseases. Saturated and trans fats increase the bad cholesterol levels in your blood, increasing the risk of heart diseases. The American Heart Association suggests that 8–10 percent of your daily calories should come from polyunsaturated fats and 5–6 percent from saturated fats. Trans fats are bad fats and should be avoided.

Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a hormonal imbalance. It can lead to irregular menstrual periods and a variety of health problems. But instead of taking pills, you can manage PCOS with food. The fiber in fruits, veggies, and whole grains will improve cholesterol and diabetes risk. To ease anxiety and depression, focus on probiotics. Avoid processed carbs and foods rich in sodium or saturated fat. It’ll help you prevent hypertension, high cholesterol, and type-2 diabetes.

Triglycerides can be as harmful as bad cholesterol in the way that it could increase the risk for heart problems. Losing body weight is one of the main ways to keep levels under control. It is also recommended that one limits the intake of added sugar, simple carbohydrates, alcohol, trans fats, and saturated fats while increasing the intake of unsaturated fats, fiber, and natural supplements if they are appropriate.

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature unlike unsaturated fats. Chemically, saturated fatty acids can have carbon atoms ranging from 6-20 in number. Based on the number of carbon atoms, they are further classified as short-chain, medium-chain and long-chain fatty acids. Medium-chain fatty acids have been scientifically proven to be good for the heart and for overall health in general.

Cheese has a high-protein content and is a good source of calcium, riboflavin, zinc, phosphorus, and some amounts of vitamin A, and B12. However, if eating...