Seeking and Finding Wholeness

Fats are essential to your body and health. Fats help your body absorb nutrients, they help your nerves function, they keep your cells’ membranes (walls) healthy, keep your skin and hair healthy, and much more. The most important organ in your body, your brain, is basically made off 50% fat.

All fats are not created equal, however. Some fats promote your health, others increase the risk of heart disease, cancers, and even cause aging and general sickness.

So what should we do? Your goal is to replace all bad fats with good fats in your diet. This article provides some guidance

The Bad Fats:

• Saturated Fats are Found In:
  Animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs and seafood. Some plants are also high in saturated fats such as coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil.
  Effects:
  Raise total blood cholesterol as well as LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol).
• Hydrogenated Fats/Oils
  When liquid oils are “hydrogenate” trans fatty acids are formed.

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There are some foods that people should avoid. Health researcher Mike Adams said, people should avoid foods that contain ingredients known to cause cancer, such as refined sugars, refined grains, hydrogenated oils, MSGs, and nitrates. This is all common-sensical. Check the list to see if you already knew about these foods.

This article lists five foods that may just be the worst foods ever.

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