Can I eat nuts while my colistrol level is at the 220's?
2006-11-11 19:35:01 · 4 answers · asked by Saman 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Nuts aren't harmful to those with high cholesterol... in fact they are beneficial. However, they are potentially dangerous to those with high uric acid.
A one-ounce serving of nuts contains between 160 and 200 calories, of which 80-90 percent comprises fat. Despite this high-fat content, the fat in nuts is primarily in the monounsaturated form. Monounsaturated fats, when substituted for saturated fat in the diet, can help reduce total and LDL, or "bad" cholesterol levels while maintaining the "good" cholesterol, HDL.
Other added benefits of nuts are they are naturally cholesterol free, a good source of dietary fiber and protein, and contain a variety of heart disease-fighting vitamins and minerals like vitamin E (a potent antioxidant), folic acid, niacin, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, copper and potassium. Nuts also contain the nonessential amino acid arginine. Arginine is touted for it’s role in protecting the inner lining of the arterial walls, making them more pliable and less susceptible to atherogenesis. Lastly, nuts are a good source of healthful phytochemicals, biologically active plant chemicals with high antioxidant properties linked to prevention of coronary heart disease.
Because nuts are so calorically dense it is important to incorporate them into the diet sensibly. To avoid weight gain, substitute added nuts for food sources high in fat, specifically saturated fat. For example, top a salad with nuts instead of bacon bits and croutons. Proper serving size is also a must. Having a scale on-hand is your best bet, although not always practical. If a scale is not available, check the Nutrition Facts panel on the food label to locate the serving size. A one-ounce serving of nuts greatly differs.
2006-11-11 19:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by Ricky the Kid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
saturated fat is the marble in the meats you eat, greasy foods,
unsaturated fat is no fat or grease, like eggs, nuts,etc...
nuts have unsaturated fats in them
2006-11-12 03:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not all fats are bad fats. the kind of fats in nuts, fish, peanut butter etc... are differnt from animal fats and very healthy, especialy for the reproductive organs.
2006-11-12 03:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
avoid saturated fats...and yes have nuts,,,,they have good fats and protiens
2006-11-12 03:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by serengeti 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋