About Cholesterol: Understanding Your Fats

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Cholesterol-Lowering Diet From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol One of the first things you learn when beginning a cholesterol-lowering diet is to stay away from fat. However, all fats are not created equally. While there are some fats you should stay away from, there are other types of fats that are considered heart healthy. Understanding Your Fats There are two main fats you need to educate yourself on if you are trying to lower your cholesterol: saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Although there is one type of fat you need to consume minimal amounts of, the other type of fat is actually heart healthy. Unsaturated and Saturated Fats: What's the Difference? Knowing the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats, which are two main types of fats found in food, could help lower your cholesterol. What Are Trans Fats? Trans fats have a bad reputation in that they can raise cholesterol levels. Learn more about these types of fats and which foods contain these types of fats. Fat Free, Low Fat, Lean: What Does It Mean? If you have looked at the packages of your favorite foods lately, you might have seen obscure nutritional claims, such as "less fat" or "low cholesterol." What does do these statements mean about the food you are consuming? This article has the answers you're looking for. Cholesterol Ads Lower Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet LDL Cholesterol Bad Cholesterol Cholesterol Check Featured Articles Low Fat Shopping Tips Difference Between Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fats? Which Foods Are High In Saturated Fat? Shopping Low Fat At The Grocery Store Which Foods Are High In Unsaturated Fats? Are Fat-Free Foods Really Free Of Fat?   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement