Week Three Understanding Fats and Fibers
Week three understanding fats and fibers
There are four major fat types they are known as; monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, saturated fats, Tran’s fats.
Saturated fat and Tran’s fat are two fats classified as bad fats. We should limit these types in our daily diets. Saturated fats are for the most part of found in red meat, and dairy products. Trans fats are super unhealthy, we should avoid eating them period. Tran’s fats are primarily found in pre mixed products such as; snack foods, solid fats and baked goods. Tran’s fats are the leading cause of heart disease, and other major health problems.
Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats are known as good fats, the both of benefits in the way that they both reduce LDL cholesterol levels. They reduce the risk of heart disease and numerous health problems. They are still part of the fat family but with benefits in our nutrition. We do need to keep in mind though that they are still fats and should never over consume them. Of these two fats monounsaturated fat has an added contribute of healthy doses of vitamin E. These two fats are generally found in plants. Lipids are a component found in blood fats commonly spoke of as cholesterol. They are needed for healthy cell growth however in excess can put us at risk for more problems. When we have been diagnosed with high cholesterol life style changes are in order, we can do this by adding exercise and fiber and reducing our fat intake.
There are two types of fiber known as soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, nuts, carrots, apples and more. There are the benefits as they absorb water that turned into a gel during digestion and since digestion slower helps us reduce and absorb sugars slowly. They also help strengthen our immune system and reduce cholesterol. Insoluble fiber is found in dark leafy green vegetables, corn, brand, seeds and nuts. They produce bulk and maintain a PH balance in our intestines promoting
There are four major fat types they are known as; monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, saturated fats, Tran’s fats.
Saturated fat and Tran’s fat are two fats classified as bad fats. We should limit these types in our daily diets. Saturated fats are for the most part of found in red meat, and dairy products. Trans fats are super unhealthy, we should avoid eating them period. Tran’s fats are primarily found in pre mixed products such as; snack foods, solid fats and baked goods. Tran’s fats are the leading cause of heart disease, and other major health problems.
Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats are known as good fats, the both of benefits in the way that they both reduce LDL cholesterol levels. They reduce the risk of heart disease and numerous health problems. They are still part of the fat family but with benefits in our nutrition. We do need to keep in mind though that they are still fats and should never over consume them. Of these two fats monounsaturated fat has an added contribute of healthy doses of vitamin E. These two fats are generally found in plants. Lipids are a component found in blood fats commonly spoke of as cholesterol. They are needed for healthy cell growth however in excess can put us at risk for more problems. When we have been diagnosed with high cholesterol life style changes are in order, we can do this by adding exercise and fiber and reducing our fat intake.
There are two types of fiber known as soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, nuts, carrots, apples and more. There are the benefits as they absorb water that turned into a gel during digestion and since digestion slower helps us reduce and absorb sugars slowly. They also help strengthen our immune system and reduce cholesterol. Insoluble fiber is found in dark leafy green vegetables, corn, brand, seeds and nuts. They produce bulk and maintain a PH balance in our intestines promoting
References: //www.livestrong.com/article/85085-monounsaturated-fats-vs,-polyunsaturated-fat/