Eating too much fat is unhealthy but eating certain types of fat can many health benefits. Discover the healthy fat and bad fat in your diet.
Healthy Fat and Bad Fat Explained
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The good fat and bad fat video really informed me on which foods I should stay away from.
I didn’t know that Omega 3 intake was so important to your body.
I will try much harder to stay away from the trans fats and hydrogenated foods.
It did me to. I mean I knew that there was good and bad fat I just wasnt sure which foods to stay away from. I also did not know about the Omega 3 was so important.
My mother n law got on an omega 3 kick a couple of years ago and got us started on it. There is always something new coming out about the benifits of omega 3.
This is very good letting me better understand what foods to avoid and what I can have. I do have to say I did know about Omega 3, fish oils. I have heard that for years, although I have never taken any pills. I have heard they have a fishy odor or after taste which doesn’t sound appealing. I do however try to avoid fatty beef and things like that.
I also learned a lot about good and bad fats. OMEGA-3 Fatty Acids seem to be the new topic among many health articles. There must really be something to it – I’ve heard that the OMEGA-3′s also help with people who are prone to depression.
There was alot to learn about good and bad fats, but i didn`t no it was prone to depression. Fatty acids can be a big thing when your fat and it gets you sick alot faster too. Everybody will have there own opinion on it anyways.
It is going to be hard for me to give up my beef too, and substitute it with fish…good luck.
I agree. not sure i can give up all my beef but I could probably slow down and eat more fish
Just wanted to add a comment about the fish oil in pill form. I also have heard about this for years, and started taking them myself a couple years ago. Some of them states they have a coating on them that doesn’t leave a fishy taste. Most of them work.
My dad and boyfriend both take fish oil pills and neither of them say they have a fishy taste. Did you know you can also give those to dogs to help their skin or something like that, my boyfriends mom gives their dogs fish oil pills in their food.
I was also concerned with that. My mom takes the omega 3 and showed me a new tablet that I could take and it is red instead of the large clear gel packed capsels. They are a little more expensive but do not have the after taste.
The main theme I am seeing transcend these videos is to AVOID partially hydrogenated products and transfats, as well as, adding OMEGA-3 Fatty Acids to our diet. I am a vegetarian and do not consume animal products like the fish oil supplements. So, I found a few products that can replace the fish oil for anyone who is interested. Some products that will provide vegetarians with OMEGA-3′s are avocados, soy, seeds, nuts and olives. Also, as the video mentioned, flax seed is a great product to add to your diet, especially if you struggle with depression.
Thanks for the extra information.This can give me a better variety of way to get some of those omega 3 fats in my die. Just makes me healthier and does not spike my glucose levels. great help..
I knew that eating fish was a good way to get omega 3 but I dont like fish. The last video was good because it gave me a way to get omega 3 without having to eat fish. It was also good to know the difference between good and bad oils.
Try going either to Fisher mans Wharf in Hot Springs or Colton’s and order the smkoed salmon. I think you would like eat a few peanuts have a salad stay away from the potato, butter, sour cream, and salt though.
I do not like fish either. I would have to take fish oil pills, although I have heard they leave a fishy taste which I couldnt stand. Agree on the last video. Helps you get it other ways.
Video 1 We discuss fats and which fats are healthier choice and why. he biggest reason that choosing the healthier fats Like that that comes From Salmon or Mackerel the omega these show to raise ldl levels while reducing hdl levels which leads to a healthier heart. other beneficial fats are the polyunsaturated variety like canola oil, peanut oil olive oil and also monounsaturated fats. The ones that are not good for you are trans fats usually found in packaged foods like potato chips, cookies,processed foods with additives.
video 2 Trans fats. first thing the recommended amount of trans fats for a day is zero. Look for the words partially hydrogenated on any food label another word for a small government regulated amount of trans fats that can be in a serving. We learn about how this particular fat is man made through a man made process. The fact is that mother nature does a better job at making fats than man does. The one we make seems to bind to other blood cells walls which can lead to heart conditions.
Omega 3 fats fish,flax,flax seed oil, walnuts contain ALA these are the types of foods i need to put more into my diet to help contain the heart condition risk you run with type 1 Diabete
I learned from the first video that eating healthy fats can actually reduce your risk for heart disease. I knew that eating unhealthy fats, such as trans fat or saturated fats, could increase your risks for heart disease, but I never thought the opposite could produce positive effects. I think this information is very important for people to know because heart disease is the number one reason for death in the United States I also learned the differences between good and bad oils, which I think is very beneficial.
I didn’t know that the opposite could produce positive effects either. I’m glad it does!
Now that’s interesting to know. Some fats are good? I guess it’s a good thing I like fish so much and eat sardines packed in olive oil for a snack!
My husband loves sardines! I send them to him all the time while he is deployed in Iraq. I guess that is a good thing. I also need to seem him some tuna as well, since it has the good fish oil the body needs also.
I enjoyed watching the videos about the good and bad fats, as there is so much I hadn’t realized. I knew about the Omega 3 though. I hope I remember all that I am learning to start applying it to eating and changing these bad things we are eating.
These videos were interesting! It helps me to reinforce good eating habits.
Oh my the video was talking about putting avacado on my bagel.. No way! I prefer butter. On the other hand it was very interesting to learn about the different oils to use. I always just grab the cheapest, now i am thinking i might grab the canola! On the other video i learned about the fish oil pill, my grandma takes that! Next time i will look twice at taking it with her.
Avacado is good,but I so couldn’t put it on a bagel either. However, after seeing how much fat is in one tablespoon of butter, I think I’ll avoid that as much as possible too.
A BLT with Avacado is awesome. Now I just need to remove the B!
I totally agree, I don’t think I could eat avocado on a bagel, I do love avacado though. I could eat avocados by themselves.
I am truly learning something about the fats in my oils that I use. I am like you I grab the cheapest because groceries are high enough as it is. I realize I was wrong. I also prefer butter, but I am rethinking that as well after I heard the fat content!
I did not realized just how bad trans fat was or that it was basically man made fat. It seems worse that saturated fat. I also learned that partially hydrogenated fat is the same as trans fat. Now I know what to look for on the labels. I also need to invest in some fish oil and flaxseed because I can’t see myself eating fish that many times a week.
Since I decided to eat healthy I was so scared of fats and wanted to avoid all kinds. It’s good to know that I can eat some! I also didn’t know that 0.5% could be considered 0 trans fat in foods or that partially hydrogenated meant trans fat!
Yeah, I tend to overlook that phrase in commercials and the like. Truth is those are some of the most dangerous foods!
My physician recommended the fish oil supplements & said to take them at night to reduce the bad fishy taste. I have never had flax seed but am intending to look some up.
This video answer alot of question in my mind and alot of it i was correct on it. It gave alot of good infortmation for us that needs to eat healther. It looks like fish oilsupplemens and fish are goods things in a diet. It also well power from the person too.
Heart disease runs in my family on both my parents sides. So I know that I need to cut my fat intake down and start eating healthy fats. I also knew there was alot of fat in butter, but not that much fat, so I guess I need to cut some butter out of my diet as well. The fish oil was interesting as well. I am gonna to check into fish oil next time I am at store because I am not a big fish eater. Great informative video and good examples given for healthy fats to eat.
This video makes all the foods I make in olive oil taste that much better.
haha i need to start cooking with olive oil! =)
I am already taking the Omega 3 pills. my mother is like a walking pharmacy so when it comes to the type of vitamin thats good for you, I ask her. I did learn from this video. I knew about the trans fats and etc from foods class in high school..Oh! avacado..Umm no I’ll just stay away from the bagels.
Lol. I couldn’t give up my bagels. I’ll rather just add avocados. They are both my favorite.
I can’t believe that there are so many good fats and bad fats. These videos are very intersting and teach me a lot about the best foods to eat and the ones that I need to stay away from.
I never realzied how beneficial Omega 3′s were. They benefit the body in so many ways. I didn’t realize what an important role they played in prevention of cardiovascular disease. I also was not aware that fish oil could ease pain from rheumatoid arthritis. I also was shocked to learn that if something says it has zero transfats that could be untrue, if it has less than 1/2 they can say it is zero. The only way to know for sure it to check the ingredients. Partially hydrogenated means the same as transfat.
These were really informative and helped me to understand them alot better and which fats are which
I knew that transfat was very bad for you, but I didn’t know the extent of how bad it was.
I a nerd about good fat/bad fat…I have always watched these foods…..Glad to know I was pretty much on track
This is really informative. I learned that you should eat a trans fat free diet, look on labels and make sure it doesn’t include partially hydrogenated oils, which is the same thing as trans fat.
I find it interesting how good Omega 3 is for the body. I will take into consideration taking fish oil supplements to help me with dysmenorrhea.
I didn’t know how good Omega 3′s were, either. It seems they help prevent organ rejection, which is great for a transplant patient like me!
I knew that unhealthy fats could cause heart problems, but I didn’t know that some healthy fats could actually help prevent the heart problems.
I didn’t know that either, I used to think fat free was the best way to go!!
I just found a new way to eat my bagel never thought about avocado…that sounds and looked really good…nice to know i”m cooking with the right oils olive oil at my house
I thought that looked pretty tasty myself and I always cook with canola oil.
I really liked that 2nd video learned a lot about trans fat that I honestly didn’t know before… and wow I guess any one and anything can lobby FDA to make you think one thing when its actually something totally diffrent
I always cook with EVOO, it cooks and taste better. Avocado was the very first food I gave my baby. I stuck it in the food processor and he gobbled it up!!
I now it sounds great but to totally eat healthy and to feed a family healthy it is extremely expensive. Too bad the government doesnt also regulate the cost of food and lower it!
I heard on the news that michelle obama is supposed to be working with walmart to bring down the prices of produce and some other health foods for that very reason….
I love the video that talks about the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids. I really like these videos, I think they are in great simple terms- these would be good videos for patient teaching! =))
i recently stopped eating the french fries in my value meals at the fast food places and only the sandwhich or nuggets or whatever. I not only feel better but have improved my figure as well. I still order them if getting a drink becase it is after all “a value meal” I do sneak in one or two sometimes but hey atleast it is a step in the right direction. plus my dog enjoys getting an occasional fry too.
I have also heard about the fish oil in pills. I always thought it sounded like such a gross idea… but my mother swears by them! There are so many kinds of good and bad fat… it will take time and patience to monitor and maintain a healthy balance of each. But it will be SO worth it in the long run!
Watching all of these videos makes my mind start rolling, on what I eat knowing that I shouldn’t.This class rocks, just for the record. Once again not only am I reapplying what I was taught in Anatomy I and II but I also can bring what I know from work and apply it to this class. Choosing the right types of dietary fats to consume is one of the most important factors in reducing the risk of developing heart disease. Unsaturated fats when eaten in moderation and used to replace saturated or trans fats, can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. Veggies are a good substitute for saturated or trans fats. There are two types of fat that should be eaten sparingly: saturated and trans fatty acids. Both can raise cholesterol levels, clog arteries, and increase the risk for heart disease
I knew trans fats were unhealthy, but I didn’t understand why before this class. It makes sense they are unnatural, but I didn’t know they actually incorperate into cells.
It really does help having a professional (or two) explain all of this. It’s one thing to know that certain things are bad for you… but to learn WHY is a totally different ball game, I agree.
Learned a lot about the trading bad fat for good fats and that I should really eat more fish but fish really isn’ t all that good tasting to me…I have started adding nuts and things like that to my salads and we already use the Omega – 3 pills…there are just too many types of fat why should eating be so dang complicated whatever happened to just eating with out any rules
I didnt know there were good fats. I just thought fat was bad period. Learning that Omega 3 is important to a diet is completely new to me.
I knew that trans-fats were bad for you, but I didn’t know that they were called trans because of the bond they have. I also didn’t know there was such a thing as good fats.
I love foods with trans fats. I eat them everyday. I’m sure most of everyone eats them everyday. It looks like i need to start eating more fish because my muscles are very stiff and i don’t want cancer. My mother needs to eat more fish too because she has lupus
I also didn’t know omega 3 was such a big deal with our bodies.
I eat out a lot and these videos scared me because you have a higher chance of cancer when eating these foods.
Trans-fats are very very scary!! Who knew we put something in our bodies that couldn’t be broken down? Trans-fats are essentially preserving us…not a good thing! I have definitely looked at my fast food intake. Eekk!!!
I used to take omegas to be healthier. I love to eat fish! Mostly tilapia and catfish and salmon. Blackend tilapia is sooo great, I encourage anyone to try it! I have also cooked with canola oil, peanut oil, and olive oil. I like both peanut and canola oil, but you have to have an aquired taste for olive oil.
The omega 3 video was very imformative!! I have always been aware of how beneficial Omega 3′s are for you, but I didn’t know they were that good. I wonder if teens in puberty could take fish oil to ease acne? I also didn’t know that if you ate fish at least 2 times a week it could reduce the growth of certain types of cancer. That’s amazing. Now I just need to learn how to like fish
wow, I don’t even know where to start. That answered my question about what other fish are oily from one of the other videos. I have lupus and I think I am going to try fish oil. It is also supposed to help with my Keratosis pilaris anyway. And my husband is bipolar, so he can try it as well….
These videos have so much good information about the different fats and benefits of Omega 3. I do try and eat foods that are high in omega 3 because my mother n law wouldn’t stop talking about it until we did.
I never knew there was different types of fat. I knew Omega 3 was good for you but these videos gave me a little more information on it. I don’t think I can give up my beef for fish though, I hate fish and love a good peice of beef. I guess I really need to start thinking about what I am putting into my body.
I definitely learned a lot about Omega 3 from that particular video. I knew most of the saturated/unsaturated information already. We cook almost exclusively with olive oil at our house. I’ve got to get more fresh fish into my family’s diet. I’ve had some fish oil supplements that my mother-in-law gave me, but have never taken a single one!
I found that the addition of Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet can reduce the pain from rheumatoid arthritis very interesting. I am going to recommend a supplement to my grandmother who suffers from RA. I also had no idea that Omega-3′s helped prevent so many diseases.
I have been taking Omega 3 for several years and it really wasn’t until I watched this video that I understand what it is actually doing for me. I do no cook with oils usually and if I do I use Olive oil. It is amazing how many bad fats are out there way more that what we really think.
I know what you mean. I have seen lot of people takig fish oil daily and even given to patients myself during school, without fully understanding what it was for. very informative video.
I do take Omega-3 fatty acid supplement. I love fish and sardines. I do cook with olive and canola oils. The trans fat video was interesting.
I dont like fish at all. I would have to take the fish oil pills. The last video showed me additonial ways to get the omega 3 that I need. Helpful.
I am with you. I love to fish all day, but can not stand the taste of it.
I LOVE fish and I almost never eat it fried so I’m doing good.
You are doing good because I don’t like fish and I am not going to say I eat alot of fried foods, but I do tend to eat them often.
Avacado on a bagel! No way! I love fish made every way possible. I am glad that i am at least getting some good Omega 3 in my diet.
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