Fats as Part of Your Anticancer Diet
The big bad guy in the fat world is one you have probably heard of: partially-hydrogenated oils, otherwise known as trans fats. Trans fats raise your bad cholesterol and lower your good cholesterol. While the FDA has banned their use, you will still find these partially hydrogenated oils on ingredient lists. These are oils you should avoid completely if possible.
Here is a chart you might find helpful that shows you fats you might want to limit, fats that are better options, and fats that need more research to know whether or not they should be part of your Anticancer diet.
Including fat as a healthy part of a balanced diet is important. Just remember to…
- Limit processed foods, since these usually include trans fats and inflammatory omega-6 fats
- Limit fats from animal products
- Emphasize those fats high in omega 3s such as olive oil, avocado oil, and nuts and seeds