Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
- ISBN-10
- 110120415X
- ISBN-13
- 9781101204153
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-01-08
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Author
- Maggie Greenwood-Robinson
Description
The right kinds of fat can prevent heart disease, reduce risk of cancer, lower cholesterol, and promote weight loss. These days, fat tends to get a lot of bad press. But the truth is, most fats are actually good for us. In fact, the right kinds of fat can help us prevent cancer, heart disease and unwanted weight gain. Having the right balance of fats in our diet can help us lead happier, healthier, more vibrant lives. But the key to achieving a fat-healthy lifestyle is understanding which kinds of fat do what—and where these fats can be found. In this book with information based on the American Heart Association guidelines, you’ll learn all about: · The different kinds of fat and how they affect your body · Why—and how—to avoid the bad fat · The pros and cons of fat substitutes · The fats that actually burn fat · The healing power of Omega-3 fatty acids · The health benefits of monounsaturated fats · The many uses for Primrose, Flaxseed and Borage oils · Designing a Fat-Healthy diet · PLUS Good Fat recipes to get you started
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