fatty deposits found in the blood vessels. This fat coats the inside of the blood vessels (especially the arteries) so making it difficult for the blood to pass through, resulting quite often in various heart problems eg high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.

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.
With a calorie controlled balanced diet, you will have more energy and feel good about yourself as the pounds and inches disappear.
(published with permission in writing from:http://www.weight-loss-4-you.com/)




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