Saturated Fats & Cholesterol

Saturated Fats & Cholesterol: All meats, meat products & dairy contain saturated fats & cholesterol. Whole plants contain low or no saturated fats, contain no cholesterol and they are also lower in calories. Enjoy eating foods that support your health goals.

Saturated Fat Risks: Eating too much saturated fats & cholesterol puts a person at risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, vascular/arterial disease, obesity, high cholesterol, artery clogging, peripheral artery disease, high blood pressure, liver disease & Alzheimer’s. Be mindful of what you eat and how it impacts your health.

Too Much Saturated Fats: Depending on your gender, weight & activity level, the daily recommended allowance of saturated fats will vary. The American Heart Association recommends that your saturated fat intake should be between 5% to 6% of your total calories. That’s 13 grams of saturated fats for a 2,000 calorie diet. The average American eats 26 grams of saturated fats. Learn about your saturated fat allowance & know how much that you are eating. And remember, it’s best to get most or all of your saturated fats from plants.

Quiet Clogging: Your body uses excess saturated fats & cholesterol to silently add layers of fatty deposits to your arteries. These layers eventually narrow and clog your blood vessels causing slow & steady damage to various areas in your body. Knowing your limits can help you moderate what you eat.

Cholesterol: Your body knows how to make the perfect amount of cholesterol to keep it healthy. Eat foods low in saturated fats & cholesterol to help your body to maintain its perfect cholesterol level.

Reverse It, Prevent It: Eating foods low in saturated fats with minimal cholesterol is one part of “Dr. Dean Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease”. Search for his books & “The Nutrition Spectrum - Program Overview” to learn how nutrition is one aspect that can heal & improve the health of your heart. And, what’s good for the heart is good for the rest of your body.