Unsaturated, Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fat
- Decrease bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
- Raise healthy HDL cholesterol
- Decrease risk of heart disease and stroke
- Avocado, Olives oil, Canola Oil, Nuts
- Omega-3 fatty acids – prevent blood platelets from becming sticky
Total Cholesterol Goal: under 200
Saturated Fats and Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats = Human made fats to keep food longer)
- Increase bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
- Increase risk of heart disease and stroke
- Animal Fats
- Bacon, Butter
- Cheese
- Tropical oils
- Baked goods
- Fried foods
- Cholesterol