If you re still eating saturated fats or trans fat, you may be overdue for an oil change. Time to toss out those artery-clogging, hydrogenated palm and coconut oils and restock your shelves with healthier monounsaturated fats like olive oil and canola oil . For starters, try a vegetable saut with olive oil rather than butter. The lecithin in the sprays may burn at high temperatures.
Studies suggest that it also helps protect the heart.
Foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid include canola, flaxseed and soybean oil. BAD FAT Limit intake of hydrogenated oils found in many packaged foods, including stick margarine, puddings, crackers, cookies and potato chips. Use olive and canola oils when cooking instead of margarine and butter. Aim to eat at least 3 to 9 ounces of fish a week. Use walnuts, almonds and other nuts more frequently as a topping for cereal, yogurt or salads.