Dietary Fats : Good vs. Bad
We all tend to think of “fat” as a bad thing. And, it is in fact, many times not a good thing. There are such things as bad fats, which only serve to clog our arteries and make us age faster as well as make us gain weight, and then there are good dietary fats that are heart-protective and serve as a way to make us feel fuller, and to actually (contrary to thought), help us to slim down and stay slimmer.
So how do you know which dietary fats are good and bad. Well, let’s classify dietary fats first :
1.) Saturated - Not good, consume in moderation, try to eliminate if possible.
2.) Polyunsaturated - Good to consumer in moderation, has protective qualities and helps us to absorb and utilize certain nutrients and vitamins.
3.) Monounsaturated - Good to consumer in moderation, has protective qualities as well and can also help us to digest and absorb nutritionally beneficial micronutrients.
4.) Trans fat - Bad, bad, bad. This is the fat that is getting all that bad publicity and is being banned. This is the fat that fast food restaurants like McDonald’s is working on getting rid of, and Taco Bell and Wendy’s have already come up with a healthier alternative for.
