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2005/07/08, 01:14 PM
I was reading through some of these posts, and i see people talking about transfat and saturated fat and all that. i have no idea if there are other tipes of fats, but if so, i was wondering, whats the difference between all these types of fat. What type of different affects do they have on the body, which fats are better than others?
thanks
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2005/07/08, 02:58 PM
the bad
trans fat
- increase bad cholesterol, increase risk of heart disease/diabetes and weaken immune system
- made of vegetable oil and hydrogen, turns to solid at room temp.
THESE DO NOT NEED TO BE CONSUMED WHATSOEVER!
saturated fats
- raises cholesterol/heart disease risk/cancer risk, preferentially stored for later use
- found mainly in meats and dairy, so keep to lean or low fat choices
the good
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
- helps deliver vitamins, aids in production of testosterone for muscle growth, helps keep us satiated
- polys are omega 3's, like those found in fish, and help cleanse arteries. also includes flaxseed.
- mono's are in nuts, olives, avocados, and olive and canola oils. they reduce cholesterol, help burn bad fat, and keep you satiated.
in a nut shell..
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