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The fat strategy
The fat content in you diet has a lot to do with your blood cholesterol level and coronary artery disease. The real effect of fats into your body however is dependent on what type of fat you
consume.
People with high dietary intakes of saturated fats (as found in processed foods and fast foods) have an increased incidence of artery disease and cancer. On the other hand, ingesting the fats from fish is associated with a reduced incidence of coronary disease. These fats, known as omega-3 fatty acids, act as natural blood thinners, thus reducing the risk of heart disease and thrombotic stroke.
Amidst many diet recommendations, here are some practical
ones regarding healthy-fat intake:
- Consume mostly monounsaturated fats: snack more on nuts, use avocado as a spread or in guacamole, use olive oil or canola oil for cooking
- Eat fish on a regular basis, it contains load of artery-cleansing omega-3 fats
- Eat more soy food (tofu and tempeh) and used flaxseed to balance the level of friendly fats in your diet
- Limit your consumption of chocholate, beef and butter
- Choose margarines and spreads noted as trans-fat free on the foodlabel
- Consume less than 300 miligrams of cholesterol daily
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