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The Skinny on Good Fats

By Boda Bo

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Published: 05Jun2009
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So many people think that the way to lose weight is to cut all fat out of their diet, but this is definitely the wrong approach. Your body needs fat: not only does it make food taste good, it helps us produce the right levels of hormones, protects our immune systems, makes our skin, hair and nails look their best, protects your internal organs, gives you energy, and can even help you lose weight by making you feel more satiated, sooner. However, as most of us probably know, there are good fats and bad fats. The worst fats are partially hydrogenated oils'manufactured so that some of the saturated fat has been taken out. These trans fats are bad for the body and cause heart disease. The best types of fat are unsaturated'mono and polyunsaturated fats, especially omega 3 fatty acids which help protect the heart and lower cholesterol and are found in coldwater fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts. Cooking with oil is one of those things that makes the difference between food that is bland and food that really tastes great. It is also a great way to get healthy fats in your diet. The best oils to cook with?

Olive Oil: Great for dips, salad dressing, and anything uncooked, however at high temperatures, olive oil breaks down and the fats oxidise, lowering the health benefits. Uncooked, this is one of the best oils out there for you. It is good for digestion, lowers cholesterol, and helps prevent colon cancer. Stick with high-quality extra-virgin oils so that you know they have been as minimally processed as possible. Experiment with different regions and types of oil to find the tastiest one for your palette.

Coconut Oil: Not all saturated fats are bad for you! Coconut oil has been proven to be one that has an amazing amount of health benefits. Apart from being a great oil to cook with, fairly cheap and long-lasting, coconut oil is full of lauric, capric and caprylic acid. These acids help with stress relief, lowering cholesterol, weight loss, strengthening the immune system, strengthening the kidneys, bones and heart, and even prevent cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Coconut oil has antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial properties that make is a sort of wonder oil. It is also rich, filling, and great tasting.

Canola Oil: Like olive oil, canola oil is a monounsaturated fat. It is versatile'you can use it in pretty much everything and like olive oil, it helps lower cholesterol and prevents heart disease. It also contains omega 3 fatty acids. Make sure that the canola oil that you use is organic, as pesticides can accumulate in oils easily.

Butter: Sometimes there is no substitute for good ol' butter. Especially not the partially hydrogenated margarines that became popular in last fifty years or so. If picking between the two, pick butter. It contains vitamin A which is good for the kidneys and thyroid, trace minerals like selenium, and good cholesterol.

Moderation, of course, is the key for all of this. Fats have a proper place in the diet but should be kept at 30% or so of your daily intake. Remember oils and fats are complements to the good healthy veggies, grain, and lean proteins, used to enhance their flavor and make our bodies and minds rich and luminescent.

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