The Truth About Fats & Cooking Oil – Does Good Fat Really Exist?
What if we told you that there really is such a thing as good fat and that you shouldn’t be afraid to eat foods that contain fat? I can just hear you mutter words of disbelief. Give me 2 minutes of your time to show you what we mean.
You’re not alone in thinking all fats are bad because we have been raised to believe that all kinds of fat is bad for your body. After all, don’t fatty foods contribute to obesity? The ultimate blame for the negative stigma for fats go to trans fats. Trans fats are extremely unhealthy, but there monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can be quite beneficial to the body.
Avoid Trans Fats Like The Plague
Trans fats are so damaging to your body because it lowers the good cholesterol (HDL) while increasing the bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. This is exacerbated by the fact that trans fats increase the risk of heart-unrelated diseases. So the next question you probably have is why do foods contain trans fats if they are so unhealthy? The primary reason is to allow food to last longer. Trans fats are created when cooking oil like vegetable oils undergo a hydrogenation process. In the end, processed food is created which is not natural and unhealthy.
Unsaturated – The Good Fats
You’ve probably heard that eating fish and olive oil is healthy. This is due to the high levels of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats in them. These unsaturated fats are natural and are known to be good for the heart as it promoted good HDL cholesterol levels while reducing the bad LDL cholesterol in your body. For this reason, there is such a thing as good fats.
We’re a firm believer that a well balanced diet will lead to happier, healthier life versus the latest diet fads that come and go. Do you body a favor and give it the natural oils to promote good cholesterol levels and a healthier heart. Just remember that as with all things in life, moderation is key~