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Good Fat, Bad Fat — Remember Your A-B-Cs!
by Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.
Our bodies are designed so that we need some fat in order to
run efficiently. In addition to providing us with needed
energy, and to help brain, nerve, and hormone develop, fat
also helps in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins which is
why it's important to include some fat in our diet, and also
that we take any multivitamin and mineral supplement with a
meal that contains some fat.
Many of us have a hard time keeping straight the good fats
from the bad fats. Remember the unhealthy saturated fats by
referring to your A-B-Cs.
A is for animal fats — for example, schmaltz, or
fatty cuts of meats;
B is for butter;
C is for cream.
Trans fats are hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated, and
are typically found in stick margarine, bakery goods,
crackers, and french fries. Think of the saturated fats (A-B-
Cs) as "bad" fat, and trans fats as "ugly" fat.
The good fats, mono- and polyunsaturated fats come from plant
origins and include nuts, peanut butter, seeds, olive oil,
canola oil, and avocado.
2005 Dr. Reuven Bruner. All Rights Reserved. Contact him at:
POB 1903, Jerusalem, 91314, Israel; Tel: (02) 652-7684;
Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax: (02) 652-7227; Email:
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