Nutritional Advice

kate.m

I'm just wondering if anyone can offer any advice regarding some of the stuff I've been told and have read online. (mainly here and other health forums...whatever links I can find )

I've been trying to research fats and figure out what and how much I should include in a balanced diet, but I've read a lot of contrasting information regarding saturated fat vs unsaturated fat.

Trans fats and hydrogenated fats seem to be something to avoid totally, something I would have expected considering their association with heart and cholesterol issues.

Then regarding saturated and unsaturated fats;
i originally thought saturated fats were ok, but that based on what I've read seems totally off. So things like coconut oil (which I managed to get my family to start using :eek: - may not be a good alternative for stir frys ect? should I get rid of that considering some of my family members have concerns about cholseterol?)

Unsaturated are apparently the best type - I think its polyunsaturated and monounsaturated - so fish, some oils and nuts ect.
I'm trying to eat more fish - usually once or twice a week and a newly discovered favourite of mine is almond butter, or just almonds. ( I know portions should be small )

Maybe I've got that wrong, but If anyone could tell me if I'm on the right track here I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

esperanza1

kate.m wrote: »

I'm just wondering if anyone can offer any advice regarding some of the stuff I've been told and have read online. (mainly here and other health forums...whatever links I can find )

I've been trying to research fats and figure out what and how much I should include in a balanced diet, but I've read a lot of contrasting information regarding saturated fat vs unsaturated fat.

Trans fats and hydrogenated fats seem to be something to avoid totally, something I would have expected considering their association with heart and cholesterol issues.

Then regarding saturated and unsaturated fats;
i originally thought saturated fats were ok, but that based on what I've read seems totally off. So things like coconut oil (which I managed to get my family to start using :eek: - may not be a good alternative for stir frys ect? should I get rid of that considering some of my family members have concerns about cholseterol?)

Unsaturated are apparently the best type - I think its polyunsaturated and monounsaturated - so fish, some oils and nuts ect.
I'm trying to eat more fish - usually once or twice a week and a newly discovered favourite of mine is almond butter, or just almonds. ( I know portions should be small )

Maybe I've got that wrong, but If anyone could tell me if I'm on the right track here I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

According to health advice I've received, you shouldn't eat more than 20% of saturated fat a day.

Orla K

kate.m wrote: »

I'm just wondering if anyone can offer any advice regarding some of the stuff I've been told and have read online. (mainly here and other health forums...whatever links I can find )

I've been trying to research fats and figure out what and how much I should include in a balanced diet, but I've read a lot of contrasting information regarding saturated fat vs unsaturated fat.

Trans fats and hydrogenated fats seem to be something to avoid totally, something I would have expected considering their association with heart and cholesterol issues.

Then regarding saturated and unsaturated fats;
i originally thought saturated fats were ok, but that based on what I've read seems totally off. So things like coconut oil (which I managed to get my family to start using :eek: - may not be a good alternative for stir frys ect? should I get rid of that considering some of my family members have concerns about cholseterol?)

Unsaturated are apparently the best type - I think its polyunsaturated and monounsaturated - so fish, some oils and nuts ect.
I'm trying to eat more fish - usually once or twice a week and a newly discovered favourite of mine is almond butter, or just almonds. ( I know portions should be small )

Maybe I've got that wrong, but If anyone could tell me if I'm on the right track here I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

Use coconut oil for cooking, don't worry about fatty meat(although I give it to the cats, they enjoy it more), eat plenty of fish, olive oil on a salad, nuts are good (but very calorie dence)

It's not a case of one or the other have both, you need both. Just get it from natural sources.

On a bit of a side note I've been getting most of my calories from fat, had to get a blood test a few weeks ago, blood pressure and cholseterol run in the family, that part all checked out fine.