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Saturated fat
Fat with a high proportion of fatty acids that tends to raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and contribute to atherosclerosis. It is usually found in animal products.
Polyunsaturated fat
A type of animal and vegetable fat usually found in foods from plants and fish, which helps decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol. It is also less likely to be converted into cholesterol in the body.
Monounsaturated fat
A type of good fat found in foods such as olive oil, walnut oil and avocado. It can help to lower the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Lipoproteins
The biochemical agents responsible for transporting fat and cholesterol in the human body. They are formed when fat and cholesterol, which are not water-soluble, combine with water-soluble proteins.
Hydrogenated fat
Hydrogenation is a process where hydrogen is added to liquid unsaturated fats to make them more stable and solid at room temperature. Trans fats from our diets can come from these hydrogenated fats, also known as artificial trans fats. Trans …
Menopause and Heart Disease
Menopause is a phase every woman must go through when they age. Usually occurring between 45-55 years of age, menopause is diagnosed after a woman has gone one full year without a menstrual period. During this stage, the production of …
