| | One of the first things you learn when beginning a cholesterol-lowering diet is to stay away from fat. However, all fats are not created equally. While there are some fats you should stay away from, there are other types of fats that are considered heart healthy. | | Understanding Your Fats There are two main fats you need to educate yourself on if you are trying to lower your cholesterol: saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Although there is one type of fat you need to consume minimal amounts of, the other type of fat is actually heart healthy. | Fat Free, Low Fat, Lean: What Does It Mean? If you have looked at the packages of your favorite foods lately, you might have seen obscure nutritional claims, such as "less fat" or "low cholesterol." What does do these statements mean about the food you are consuming? This article has the answers you're looking for. | Unsaturated and Saturated Fats: What's the Difference? Knowing the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats, which are two main types of fats found in food, could help lower your cholesterol. | What Are Trans Fats? Trans fats have a bad reputation in that they can raise cholesterol levels. Learn more about these types of fats and which foods contain these types of fats. | | | | Cholesterol Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More>
| | | | Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>
| | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com | | | | Must Reads | | Advertisement | |
No comments:
Post a Comment