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Post by ellise on Nov 7, 2005 23:02:30 GMT 10
Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fat in your diet can help you lower your blood cholesterol. Just be sure to limit the total amount of fats or oils you eat to keep calories in check. When buying fats and oils, remember to:
Choose liquid vegetable oils that are high in unsaturated fats like canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, sesame, soybean, and sunflower oils. Buy margarine that lists an unsaturated liquid vegetable oil as the first ingredient. Choose soft tub or liquid margarine or vegetable oil spreads. Limit butter, lard, fatback, and solid shortenings in your cooking. These are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Buy light or nonfat mayonnaise and salad dressing instead of the regular kinds, which are high in fat. For example, two tablespoons of regular Italian dressing can add as many as 14 grams of fat to an otherwise healthy salad. It's always important to monitor your daily intake of fats and oils, whether you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol or not. If you do have high cholesterol, these simple steps will help you lower your levels.
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