The Different Kinds of Fat

It used to be that fat was the enemy. But the more we learn, the more we realize that there are some kinds of fat that our bodies do need! More important than the quantity of fat in your diet is the quality of the fat you consume. Experts suggest that between twenty and thirty-five percent of your daily calories should come from fat. But what type of fat is the best? Trans fat: probably the worst kind of fat out there. It raises your LDL (bad cholesterol) and lowers your HDL (good cholesterol), raising your risk of heart disease … Continue reading

KFC Finally Trans Fat Free

KFC has announced it is making the switch to trans-fat free cooking oil. My question then is: what took them so long? Trans fats have since long been known for their harmful effects. For one, trans fat raise bad cholesterol levels while also lowering good cholesterol in the process. This fact has been known for a number of years now, and it is interesting that KFC only made the switch now. Only after their own customers pressed for it, may I add. Just requesting a change from KFC was apparently not enough; the Center for Science in the Public Interest, … Continue reading