Weight Loss Tips: The Science of Obesity Part II
Learn more about today’s weight loss tip; how fats and cholesterol affect weight loss.
High density lipoproteins carry cholesterol to the liver to be processed and eliminated. HDL’s prevent less cholesterol being deposited in the arteries. Low density lipoproteins carry cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body. High levels of LDL’s cause cholesterol to be deposited in the arteries. An abnormally high level of LDL’s to low levels of HDL’s in the body is believed to be a cause of heart disease.
HDL and LDL levels are affected by the types of fats we consume. Saturated fats are commonly known as animal fats found in meat, egg yolks, coconut oil, and whole milk products. Trans fats are produced during the hydrogenation of polyunsaturated oils. Trans fats lower HDL levels and raise LDL levels.
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are healthy fats. Polyunsaturated fats are oils at room temperature such as sunflower, corn, and soybean oil. Polyunsaturated oils contain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids and are considered to be essential fatty acids. Monounsaturated fats are the cornerstone to the Mediterranean diet and can be found in canola, peanut, and olive oil. These unsaturated fats decrease LDL levels and increase HDL levels, lowering the risk of heart disease.
by Kristy Haugen
- Read more weight loss tips from this article-The Science of Obesity: Fats & Cholesterol.
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