There are two types of fats, Saturated and Unsaturated. Saturated fats are found in animal products and processed foods, such as meats, pastries, dairy and chips. This is the bad fat and is not good for your heart. This fat raises the cholesterol, and should be eaten at the bare minimum. Unsaturated fats are found in foods, such as nuts and avocados. Unsaturated fat does not raise your cholesterol and is healthy for the heart. Your meals should consist of more unsaturated fats.
Unfortunately, saturated fats are everywhere and are hard to avoid and can lead to heart disease. Below are some tips on how the minimize your intake of saturated fats.
- Choose leaner cuts of meat, such as round and sirloin
- Chose low fat and not fat foods whenever possible
- Choose skinless chicken or take skin off before eating.
- Use olive, peanut, canola oils instead of vegetable oil.
Rule of thumb to follow is no more than 20% of fat in your daily meals.
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