Despite health experts’ recommendations to cut back on saturated fat, you’ve likely heard that you don’t need to worry. What’s the truth? We’ve got answers.
The upcoming changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans could alter longstanding recommendations to limit saturated fat consumption. Read to learn more.
All fats are a mix of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, though people usually categorize them by the fatty acid that predominates.
The good fats include monounsaturated fats (like avocado, canola oil, olive oil, safflower, and sunflower oil) and polyunsaturated fats (like fish, nuts, seeds, soy foods, sesame oil, and soybean oil).
Is your exercise routine designed to target fat in your belly, arms, or elsewhere? Are you a woman who’s avoiding lifting weights out of fear you’ll look too “bulky”? Are you not running because it may wear out your knees? Are you skipping cardio because you’re worried that it will kill your strength gains? We’re here to set the record straight.
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Salt (sodium chloride) boosts blood pressure. In fact, cutting sodium consumption by about a third could prevent an estimated 252,500 deaths over 10 years.
It may be easy to remember to load up on fruits and vegetables and limit junk food. Here’s a quiz to remind you about some less-obvious links between diet and health. Each question has only one correct answer. Good luck!
