| Bubble Bubble, Oil and Trouble? |
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| by Diet Detective Editorial Staff | |
| Thursday, 22 June 2006 | |
Confused about which oils are supposed to be good for you? Heat up your
skillet and get ready to learn the difference between all the oils out
there!We've all heard the basic guidelines time and time again. Keep your fat intake down, but try to choose "healthy fats." Well how do you know which ones are the healthy ones? That's where we come in. We've compiled a list of many common (and some not-so-common) oils and divided them into categories below. Use them to help you identify recommended fats and oils. The saturated fat percentage is included for each oil to help you compare. Since saturated fats have been linked to increased blood cholesterol levels and higher rates of heart disease, your intake of such fats should remain moderate.Still unsure? If you're going to use oil, make it one with a high percentage of monounsaturated fat. Studies have shown that monounsaturated fats offer the most heart-healthy benefits. But watch your portion sizes! All oils, even the healthiest, contain about 120 calories and 14 grams of fat per tablespoon. Mostly Monounsaturated Oils: These oils should help reduce LDL levels (your "bad cholesterol") without affecting the HDL levels (your "good cholesterol"). About 10-15% of your daily calorie intake should come from monounsaturated fats. Mostly Polyunsaturated Oils: These oils help reduce your total blood cholesterol, which means not only do they lower your LDL levels, but unfortunately they lower your HDL levels as well. Try to keep your intake of polyunsaturated fats to about 10% of your total calorie intake each day. Oils with Approximately the Same Amount of Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fat: Bookmark:            Trackback(0)
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