Which is bad and which is good Polyunsaturated or Monounsaturated fats.?

Answer 1

monounsaturated fats are the healthiest. they provide the "good" carrier of cholesterol called high density lipoproteins. unsaturated fats should comprise a good 50% of the total fat intake. polyunsaturated fats should make up for around 25% with the remaining fats being saturated.

olive oil is a great unsaturated fat while omega 3,6 & 9 fatty acids from fish, most nuts, etc. are polyunsaturated

Answer 2

monounsaturated fats are generally good. they are found in vegtable and nut oils. They are liquid at room temp.

polyunsaturaated fats refer to omega -3 and omega -6 fats. these are essential for health. the body cannot make these fats. The increase "good" cholesterol.

so Polyunsaturated fats are vital. monounsaturated fats are not harmful.

Answer 3

They are both unsaturated fats. Both are good for you in moderation. the "bad" fats are saturated and unsaturated fats. You may be concerned about the omega 6 to omega 3 ratio however. Most americans consume a diet very high in omega 6's, but not so high in omega 3's. The recommended ratio is 3:1, however most of us have it about 16:1. Good sources of omega 3's are fatty fish such as salmon, mackrel, herring, and sardines...The reason for wanting more omega 3's than omega 6's is due to anti-inflamatory effects of omega 3's, which is very important to cardiovascular health...recall heart disease is the #1 killer of americans today.

This is a good link that can explain the concept a bit further:

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/omega3fa/

Answer 4

Both Poly and Mono are good for you in small quantities..it's is saturated fats and hydrogenated foods that are bad for you.

Answer 5

both are fine if they're unsaturated. the saturated fat is bad. and trans fat are simply horrible.