Polyunsaturated fats are found mostly in plant sources, safflower, sunflower, soybean, corn and cottonseed. Polyunsaturated fats are able to lower the blood cholesterol levels.
Monounsaturated fats are able to lower the bad cholesterol levels, known as LDL cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats can be found in both plant and animal products such as olive oil and in avocado pears.Fat should only be consumed at less than 30% of the daily calories, but no more than 10% should be saturated fats. Fats are a concentrated form of energy that helps maintain body temperature and protect body tissues and organs. If you are thinking of going on a weight loss Programme, try to cut saturated fat out of your food. Eat less of the other fats and become more active. So that you are eating at least 100 calories less than you are using as energy when exercising.
An example of calories used when being active
These activities are done over an hour for someone weighing an average of 155 pounds.- · Aerobics:422
- · Cycling 10 miles an hour :281
- · Running: 563
- · Walking 2 miles per hour :176
- · Swimming leisur: 422
- · Dancing: 317
- · Cooking: 176
- · Childcare: 246
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