What are the GOOD FATS?
MONOUNSATURATED FATS are good fats – these are found in foods like olive and canola oils, peanuts, and other nutsand avacados. These actually monounsaturated fats lower the bad or LDL cholesterol in the blood. By lowering the LDL, you lower your risk for coronary heart disease. ATKINS: encouraged SOUTH BEACH: Highly Encouraged OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS also qualify as good fats. These are found in coldwater fish, canola oil, flaxseeds, walnuts, almonds, and macadamia nuts. There is evidence that omega-3 oils helps prevent or treat depression, arthritis, asthma, and colitis and help prevent cardiovascular deaths.
