Butter, margarine, or WHAT?????
OK. You’re in luck. I know you’ve heard all about how bad “trans fat” is, but do you have a clue what it is?
First there was butter. Butter has saturated fat, which clogs arteries and causes heart attacks. So butter (saturated fat) is “bad”. So “we” (food industry) invented margarine, which is liquid vegetable oil that we changed into a solid form. This creates trans fats. Trans fats are VERY rare in nature, so pretty much only made by humans. Now, “we” (scientists) have done research and found out that trans fats are unhealthy, maybe even worse than saturated fats. So now “we” (government) made laws that have told everyone how bad trans fat is. So now, lots of food say “NO TRANS FAT! I ROCK!” However, if you read the nutrition label, you may see that they have replaced the trans fat with saturated fat (reminder: EQUALLY BAD).
What to do? Fat is fat. There is good fat (mono and polyunsaturated fats) and not good fats (saturated and trans fats). Humans need fat. Eat as little saturated and trans fat as you can, and eat monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat with little guilt (because they are good for your heart).
Questions? Let me know.
rhomee
Hi Rhomee, thanks for the comment (“no exercise po?” re: DNA vs Diet post) . Sorry I’ve been negligent in checking for them! I’m actually not sure what ‘exercise po’ means, but if you’re asking about an exercise program, I’ve definitely tried it, and I’m trying to add on. Previously, I had been trying to lift weights and swim twice a week, in addition to the sit-ups and push-ups I do in the morning. Now I’ve added one day of strictly cardio, so we’ll see if that helps any.
High cholesterol is prevalent in my family history, so while that is working against me, I am definitely trying to max out the amount that I can control through diet and exercise.
DNA vs DIET
So. After one whole year of eating less meat, WAY less cheese, using the right cooking oils, eating loads of fruits and vegetables, getting all kinds of exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight…
my cholesterol is still high.
That, my friend, is called genetics. The diet is a great tool to have to keep ourselves healthy, but unfortunately, DNA is the boss!
