Good Fats

Question: What foods arte high in protein and good fats but not so high in carbs? Nuts? I'm on a high calorie diet but i try to eat in godd ratios and get enough carbs so i want to balance it out with more good fats and protein. For example if i eat pasta which is high in carbs but not so high in protein and good fats, what could i eat after it or with it to increase the amount of protein and good fats i take in, in that meal?

Answer: The protein myth is a big one and often misunderstood by many. In actual fact, we absolutely do not need protein from meat and it do more harm than any good. A typical meat-eating diet often relies on protein for 30% of its calories. Our body cannot store excess protein. Excessive protein has been linked to many health problems such as osteoporosis and kidney problems. Protein from plant source which is plentiful in soya products, nuts seeds and whole grains is sufficient. In reality, it is near impossible to be deficient in protein.

Question: What kind of fiber, good fats , quality protein in a diet should be eaten? what are good fibers to use in a diet good fats, protein and carbs. Anyone know of any good examples for all of them not just one please.

Answer: Good fiber: I add wheat germ to everything.. to salads to sandwiches. It boosts the fiber a lot and it's delicious and nutty. Add to everything you eat. Good fats: Avocados instead of mayo on sandwiches and olive oil to cook. Good proteins: Lean proteins are best. No ground beef. Chicken breast, broiled fish, lean beef and eggs are good sources. Low fat dairy like skim milk and low fat cheese are good too. Sweetened yogurt is bad because of the high sugar content. Good carbs: Good carbs are the whole grain ones. Whole wheat breads, whole wheat pastas, and brown or wild rice and quinoa are all good in moderation. Stay away from white pasta, white bread and white rice. Potatoes are a no no too.

Question: How to tell if a food item has good fats on label. Is Total fats - saturated fat - transatura fat = good fat? Example item: FAts: 1.5 g saturated 0.3g trans fat 0g Does that mean that this product will have 1.2 grams of good fat?

Answer: ALL TRANS-FATS ARE BAD....."ALL"..........SATURATED FATS ARE BAD TOO........YOU NEED UNSATURATED OR POLYUNSATURATED.......THOSE ARE THE ONLY GOOD FATS THAT YOUR BODY NEEDS........LIKE OLIVE OIL FOR EXAMPLE

Question: How to tell if a food item has good fats on label? on a tuna can for example, it would say: _________________ FAts: 1.5 g saturated 0.3g trans fat 0g ________________ What about un saturated (good) fats??? This same idea pplies to carbs n such.

Answer: If a product has unsaturated fats in it, it will say. In your tuna example it should have an unsaturated fat content of 1.2 grams.

Question: what high in good fats meal can i have? i just want to know what meal i can have for my dinner today. i want some good fats in my body, oh and can you tell me how many calories the meal will be aswell please? the thing i go buy for my dinner gets best answer so make it something nice and tasty ;) xo

Answer: A 4 oz Salmon fillet has approximately 200 calories, 14 grams of fat, no cholesterol and 19 grams of protein. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid. Pork tenderloin, 4 oz serving 11.7 grams of fat, approx. 475 calories and 87 grams of protein, but high in cholesterol. Any of these would be great with a salad.

Question: what's the difference between saturated, trans, and GOOD fats? why are trans fats so bad for you? are saturated fats as bad for you? can you eat them and be healthy? do you need good fats to survive? i'm so confused with the three, thorough answers appreciated

Answer: Trans fat is unhealthy, and saturated fats are bad Poly and mono fats are not bad These bad fats have alot to do with cholesterol which, of course, builds up and eventually can cause blockages leading to your heart. This is the short version that I know. I am sure there is much more indepth info.

Question: What are the GOOD FATS in guacamole? Everyone says that the avocados in guacamole are healthy because they have a lot of "good fats". I don't want to actually GET FAT, or gain any wait, but I do want to be healthy. Will the "good fats" in guacamole make me fat, or just contribute to my health?

Answer: Avocados contain mostly monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats, which are better for you. They do have a smaller amount of saturated fats, though. Other good things about avocados: they contain potassium, vit E, some B vitamins, vit C, iron, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and manganese. Eat in moderation. If you eat avocados/guacamole once in a while, and as part of a well-balanced diet, no, they will not "make" you fat. If you eat too much of any food (even salads) it can make you fat.

Question: Are monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats good for you? I'm just wondering about fats, i know saturated and trans fats are bad for you, but what about polyunsaturated and monounsaturated? And if they're good for you, what exactly does it do to the body/mind and what foods have them? Thanks in advance!

Answer: those are good fats. they aid the nervous system (your brain) and also lower your LDL levels (low density lipoprotein), which is the bad cholesterol. good cholesterol is called HDL (high density lipoprotein). if you don't have them at all in your diet your body will not be grateful. they are found in nuts (almonds, pecans), in fish and in eggs if i remember correctly.

Question: What are foods every teen should have daily? What are some good fats to eat? I mean ordinary things like carrots, apples, grapes, not "acai berry, 35 berries a day". Just foods a teen's mom would buy without knowing. And i mean good fats like peanuts

Answer: Pretty much all fruits and vegetables are healthful (fresh or frozen, not canned.) Eat lots of different ones, don't just eat the same thing all the time. Other healthful foods include 100% whole grain bread, tea (the unsweetened, teabag kind), plain oatmeal, plain nuts and seeds, yogurt, eggs, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, and wild salmon. Healthy fats can be found in foods such as nuts and seeds, fish, avocados, and extra-virgin olive oil. Don't gorge on these foods, just eat them a few times a week.

Question: is it healthy to consume a diet high in good fats for someone trying to gain weight? i know fried foods and saturated fats are bad, but is it bad to consume alot of good fats? Things like olive oil, peanuts, peanut butter, grilled chicken etc? Or should one stick to a low fat HIGH protein diet.......im 5'9 145, trying to gain around 15 pounds of muscle...

Answer: Well, grilled chicken doesn't have particular fat content, unless you brush on olive oil or something, and if you remove the skin, which contains bad fats. So if you are thinking about doing this, get a book and brush up on your fats. You will gain weight from ANYTHING if you eat more in calories than you need for your energy needs during the same period. You don't need to eat fats to gain weight, but foods with a high fat content pack more calories into a smaller volume than some other foods, so you can consume them in bigger volume, if you're trying to gain weight. You can gain weight from eating fruit, if you eat enough of it. If you are trying to gain muscle, you won't gain muscle by upping your dietary fats. Working out (using your muscles) will send the message to your brain that there is harder work to be done with your muscles, and start the growing process. Then, by taking in appropriate amounts of protein you support that happening. Eating more protein than you need for that will cause the calories from the protein to be stored as body fat. You really need a nutrition course and/or a coach or trainer!

Question: What are the good impacts fats has on body systems? I asked a question like this before but was not specific and thus did not get the proper answers, so I'm asking again asking the GOOD impacts fats has on body systems but thank you to everyone who answered my question before.

Answer: Physically it protects vital organs. Body turns it into fuel so that the body can function (unless you have to much in which case the body can't process it all). Fats are just as important as vitamins, etc. The only problem is we eat the processed kinds and we consume waaay too much of it.

Question: What are some foods that are pretty high in good fat content, but low in saturated/trans fats? What are some foods that are pretty high in good fat content, but low in saturated/trans fats? i am trying to gain weight quickly but in a healthy way and am looking for foods to eat that will accomplish this goal. (ex. nuts or eggs). i dont want to clog my system up with bad fats like junk food but still do want to gain weight. any suggestions? thnx

Answer: avacados, olive oils, salmon, fish, nuts, omega 3 fatty acids. Basically you will want to stick with foods that occur naturally and are not processed.

Question: Is it true that good oil or good fats help you lose weight? I heard that good oils like the ones in peanut butter helps you lose weight,specifically targeting the abdominal area.Of course in moderation,if so how much is recommended daily.

Answer: yes very good actually but its like any food way to much or way to little of things can be bad for you

Question: Is it safe to eat so-called 'Good fats' when on a diet? I like things like nuts (especially cashews) and avocados. These foods' fat grams are off the charts, and nuts are something like 50% fat! Yet more nutritionists and what not are saying they're good for you. Confused. So my answer is, altho they may be good for me, will they make me gain weight?

Answer: Cashews and avocados are not very good when dieting. At least eat then from time to time (once a week in small quantity). Please, read these articles about good and bad omega acids as well as cholesterol. They will help you. www best-fat-burn-strategies com/cholesterol.htm www best-fat-burn-strategies com/omega_fats.htm

Question: are the fats in milk good for you? So should i use whole, 2%, or skim? im not sure what good the fats do? i know that no matter what they have a great deal of the essential nutrients, but i was just wondering!

Answer: They are not horrible, but they are also not great for you. No animal fats are really good for you like vegetable fats are. If you want healthy fats, stick with nuts, avocados, etc. (from nonmeat sources). If you drink a lot of milk, skim milk could be worth it, especially if you have high cholesterol.

Question: What other foods, apart from oily fish, contain good fats and oils? I want to have oily fish because apparently it contains good healthy oils, but I hate the smell of fish...anything else?

Answer: nuts....brazils, walnuts etc....very good for you too...high protein & rich in natural oils.