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04-19-2007, 02:58 PM
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Re: Late night meal
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can someone explain how I can distinguish healthy fat from unhealthy fat when looking at the labels? Or must I research the food online (the label will not reveal if the fat is healthy)? I am not talking about candy, or junk food labels, I am talking about milk, eggs, chicken, trail mix, protein/energy bars, etc... [/ QUOTE ] I just saw this post, I have class for the next hour or so, but when I get back I'll answer this as fully as I can. 
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#22
04-19-2007, 03:27 PM
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Re: Late night meal
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can someone explain how I can distinguish healthy fat from unhealthy fat when looking at the labels? Or must I research the food online (the label will not reveal if the fat is healthy)? I am not talking about candy, or junk food labels, I am talking about milk, eggs, chicken, trail mix, protein/energy bars, etc... [/ QUOTE ] The less processing the better. Raw, unsalted, unroasted almonds/walnuts are great sources of fat. Olive oil, avocado also good sources. Anything fast food/processed/boxed not good fat. Meat is difficult because if you eat organic, free range that is fed the way animals were supposed to be the fat is good, if you don't the fat is less than ideal.
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#23
04-19-2007, 04:43 PM
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Re: Late night meal
A little folder on printouts from nutrition articles and textbooks I have helps out sometimes!
Fat breakdown: I'd shoot for around 40 percent monounsaturated fats, 30 percent from saturated fats (yes these have benefits), 30 percent from polyunsatured fats. If you can keep your trans fats to 0, or as low as possible. Don't sweat a bit of trans fats though. If you've heard the term Omega 6 or Omega 3, those are coming from polyunsaturated fats. Labeling can be tricky! Bad fats- 1. Trans fats (limit as much as possible). Other names: Hydrogenated vegetable oils, vegetable shortening. Find it in: French fries, margarine, some chips, etc. Good fats- 1. Monounsaturated: Other names- Palmitoleic acid, Oleic acid. Find it in: Fish oil, olive oil, nuts, animal fats. 2. Polyunsaturated fats: other names: EPA, DHA, Alpha Linolenic acid, linoleic acid (omega 6), arachidonic acid (omega 6). Find it in: Fish oil, animal fats, corn, safflower oil, flax seed,. 3. Saturated Fats: AKA- Myristic acid, Lingoceric acid, palmitic acid. Find it in: Coconut or palm oils, animal fats. Side notes: If your not supplementing with fish oil you should be. Or just eating a lot of seafood. Tons of benefits, with more coming out all the time!
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