Fats: Know Which Ones are Bad and Which are Good
November 12th 2007 15:03
Fat gives a smooth, creamy "mouth feel" and greatly enhances flavor. For these reasons, most people love fat. Our bodies also need fat in order to absorb certain vitamins and to function normally. However, medical findings have confirmed that too much consumption of fat can cause such serious problems as obesity, heart disease, and cancer. Total fat intake is perhaps especially a concern for older people. For example, a recent study of women over the age of 60 suggests that a fatty meal, regardless of the type of fats involved, causes levels of a clotting factor in the blood to rise. This may increase the risk of stroke or heart attack.
Reducing total fat consumption is only part of the picture, for other studies have indicated that not all fats are created equal. There are "bad" fats and there are those that are considered "good". Let's qualify them[ Click here to read more ]
Reducing total fat consumption is only part of the picture, for other studies have indicated that not all fats are created equal. There are "bad" fats and there are those that are considered "good". Let's qualify them
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