Question:
How much saturated fat should be in vegetable oil or margarine?
Fats and Oils in Your Diet
According the American Heart Association, people should be eating vegetable oil and margarines with no more than two grams of saturated fat per tablespoon. Some good examples of healthier oils are: canola oil, corn oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil.
When cooking with oils, reduce the amount you use. If you must cook with oil, select one of the healthier choices from above.
When choosing salad dressings, choose low-fat or non-fat dressings, preferably that do not have a mayonnaise base.
For recipes that call for frying something in oil, try baking it instead. Often times, you can get the same wonderful flavor without all the fat!
Always remember to read food labels, as there are hidden fats in several foods that may seem healthy. Things such as bakery items and snack foods often have hidden fats in them. Look at the labels before purchasing each food item or eating it.
There are also some oils to stay away from. These oils are high in saturated fat, which is unhealthy for the heart. The following oils should be avoided: coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil. Try to avoid eating foods prepared with these.
Heart Disease Frequently Asked Questions
Who is at risk for heart disease?
Why is the elderly at risk for heart disease?
Who is at more risk for heart disease? Men or women?
Why does heredity put a person at risk of heart disease?
Why are people of a certain race at risk for heart disease?
Why does smoking contribute to heart disease?
How does cholesterol contribute to heart disease?
How can high blood pressure contribute to heart disease?
How does body weight contribute to heart disease?
How can not exercising and eating poorly contribute to heart disease?
What is coronary artery disease?
What is congestive heart failure?
How many women will die of a heart attack this year alone?
How many men died of heart disease in 2002?
How many Hispanic men and African American men have heart disease?
What is the number one cause of death in African American and Hispanic females?
Which countries have the lowest rate of heart disease?
What should people eat for a heart healthy diet?
How much saturated fat should be in vegetable oil or margarine?
How much fiber should adults have daily?
How much sodium intake should a healthy adult have daily?
What are some recommended diet and recipe books for those with heart disease?
How can risk factor screening help prevent heart disease?
Aspirin can reduce your risk of heart disease by how much?
How can educating yourself help prevent heart disease?
What interventions should one take if they are determined to be high risk for heart disease?
What can one drink a day help do?
What are the risk factors for heart disease?
How can I prevent getting heart disease?
How many people have heart disease?
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When will my doctor recommend cholesterol medication?
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