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The recommendation to reduce saturated fat consumption is based on the assumption that high serum cholesterol "causes" arteries to clog. At the time scientists formulated this hypothesis it was not known that inflammation in the arteries is what causes cholesterol to be deposited. Absent inflammation, high serum cholesterol is harmless.
Since certain chain lengths of saturated fat elevate cholesterol, it was assumed that restricting saturated fats would furnish protection from Heart disease. Unfortunately, all the studies that linked saturated fat to increased mortality from heart attack failed to distinguish the effects of omega-6 trans fats from saturated fats. Consequently, saturated fats became the whipping boy for omega-6 fats. Excessive omega-6 consumption is now believed to be responsible for the inflammation that leads to clogged arteries.
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What does a teenager need to have a balanced diet?
Strictly limit chocolates, sweets, sugars, sodas, strictly limit all refined (processed) carbohydrates, limit saturated fats, use beneficial fats and oils, eat quality lean proteins, lots of fresh vegetables, and some fruit.
What food category is chocolate spread in?
Chocolate spread is in the oils, fats and sugars food groups.
What are main ingredients in normal recipes that diabetics should not eat?
Ingredients high in sugar should be avoided when making diabetic cookie recipes. If a particular recipe calls for a large amount of sugar, sometimes sugar substitutes can be used in its place. Check local health food stores for such substitutes.
Which are the best tips for healthy living?
It depends on your definition of "living". If it includes the way you eat, it is best to moderate one's intake of fat, sugars, hydrogenated oils, carbohydrates . However, if one is to follow a healthy diet, it should be followed in conjunction with an exercise regimen that specically tailored to achieve desired results.
What food's should a person eat before a workout?
you should eat a fruit or vegitable. stay away from fatty foods such as oils and sugars. and drink alot of water while working out!
How does fats and oils help the body?
limit your solid fats
What are fats good sources?
Good sources of fats are olive oils and Nuts. Walnuts are especially high in good oils and can be used in moderation to increase calorie intake without increasing sugar or carbohydrate intake.
What is another substance besides proteins that is made by Cells?
Sugars; as well as lipids - (both fats and oils).
What food group is candy in on the food pyramid?
red=sugars
Are oils carbs?
No. Fats and oils are fats. Carbohydrates are sugars, grains and usually come from plants. Proteins are amino acids that usually come from meat, beans or soy.
How is the recommended daily intake for essential oil determined?
There is no Recommended Daily Intake for fats and oils generally. However there is adequate intake for the essential oils. As a case in point, Linoleic acid which is the only essential n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid has an adequate intake determined by the median intake in the United States (where its deficiency is non-existent in healthy individuals). that level is 17 grams daily for healthy males and 12 grams daily for healthy females.
Why do we need to limit the use of salt sugar oil and additives while cooking?
Salts, oils and sugars can all have adverse affects on the body if eaten in large quantities. This can mean raised cholesterol, blood sugar or blood pressure which increases the risk of many conditions such as heart attacks or strokes.
