Fats:
The average American gets 43% of their calories from fats. There are two basic types of fats in the diet, saturated and unsaturated.
- Saturated fats are those which tend to clog our arteries by raising cholesterol and fat in the blood. They also worsen diabetes, inflammatory states such as bursitis and arthritis, and aggravate allergies, asthma and blood pressure. The two main sources of saturated fats are dairy products and red meat. Certain processed foods also contain high amounts of saturated fats. Saturated fats should only account for 5% of you daily calories.
- Unsaturated fats contain essential fatty acids, fats that are important for health and survival. They are used to regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation, minimize allergies, control blood pressure, and reduce triglycerides. They are found in foods such as whole grains, nuts, seeds, oils, and cold water fish. Unsaturated fats should account for 15% of our daily calories.
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