Polyunsaturated fat: Lowers total cholesterol, including HDL, which is the healthy cholesterol, and that's what makes it not so smart. However it is better than saturated or trans fat as part of a healthy diet to help reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Polyunsaturated Fat Sources:
Walnuts
Safflower oil
Sunflower oil
Corn oil
Soybean oil
Mayonnaise
Margarine made from liquid oils
How much fat do we need?
Total fat intake: 25-35% of calories
Saturated fat: Less than 7% of calories
Trans fat: As close to "0" as possible
Dietary cholesterol: Less than 200 mg/day
Note: Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fats are liquid at room temperature.
Bottom line: You do not need to eliminate all fat from your diet as there are health benefits to including certain fats in your diet including, but not limited to, the fact that some vitamins need fat to be absorbed by the body. Keep in mind, however, that fat has more calories per gram than other nutrients and therefore you should consume them in moderation especially if weight loss or stabilty is your goal. Stay tuned for a special type of polyunsaturated fat. In the meantime, Eat Well, Be FIT~1FITrd.
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