The Good Fat, Bad Fat Counter Book

AVOID "KILLER" FATS!Which of these high fat foods should you avoid: Nuts? Avocados? Steak? Margarine? Potato chips? You probably know about the health risks of consuming saturated fat and high cholesterol foods. But did you know the real killer is trans fats-a common fat in packaged foods and baked goods? This handy counter identifies all types of fats in the foods you eat-including trans fats. And health writer Sheila Buff clearly explains which are the "bad fats" you need to avoid and which "good fats" are a must for lifelong health. Eating fats wisely is a key to maintaining heart health and reducing your risk of cancer, stroke, and diabetes. This volume puts you in control!Don't miss:* Where the killer fats lurk, and how you can avoid them. * Why margarine isn't healthier than butter-and why it may be harmful to your heart. * The role of trans fats in childhood obesity and asthma. * Beneficial effects of fish oil, olive oil, flax-seed oil, and more! * Why a low fat diet is not the best diet. * The Mediterranean diet...a way to live longer and healthier! * Snack foods-high in trans fats, low in nutritionPLUS OVER 1500 FOOD ITEMS!AUTHORBIO: SHEILA BUFF is a health writer with a special interest in nutrition. She is the author of many books on diet and health, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals, and was co-author of the bestselling book Dr. Atkins' Age-Defying Diet.Read More