Eating Less Saturated Fat

Saturated fats are among the main causes of high blood cholesterol, the cholesterol builds up on the walls of your arteries which makes them less flexible and decreases the pathway fir you blood. This can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
To reduce your risk for cholesterol related heart disease here are a few simple steps you can take.

· Choose lean cuts of meat and poultry and trim off visible fat and skin.
· Choose polyunsaturated or monounsaturated margarines and oils, especially reduced fat varieties, and only use a little.
· Use spreads like margarine sparingly,
· Use a thin layer of avocado or low-fat mayonnaise or dip instead of butter or margarine.
· Go easy on high-fat nuts like peanuts.
· Go for fruit instead of potato chips and other high-fat and/or high-sugar snack foods like biscuits and cakes.
· Use low or reduced fat milk or soy milk, yoghurts and cheese.
· Avoid high fat meat products like sausages, bacon, salami or ham.

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Get Active Tip # 10

While your at work you can walk the long way around the office to the photocopier, printer or fax machine or even the when going to the bathroom or to get a glass of water (this should give you at least 8 trips per day.)

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Get Active Tip # 9

When watching TV either hide the remote or just get up when you want to change the channel. For some added challenge you can lunge to the TV and back.

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Fats Explained

It may be hard to imagine but not all fats are bad for us. While some ‘Bad Fats’ can be harmful to our health, others when eaten in moderation can actually have a positive effect on our body.

Saturated Fat: This is one of the ’Bad Fats’ and is linked with high cholesterol levels and increased risk of heart disease. It occurs naturally in foods and is usually solid or waxy when at room temperature. Think of foods like fatty meats, butter and margarine.

Trans Fat: This is the other of the ‘Bad Fats’. They are created during the processing of foods and give food that desirable taste and texture. Trans fats are also associated with High Cholesterol levels and increased risk of heart disease. You will find them in foods like French fries, doughnuts and biscuits.

Polyunsaturated & Monounsaturated Fats: These are the healthy fats that can have a positive influence on your health. They can help to decease cholesterol levels and decrease risk of heart disease. Polyunsaturated fats also contain omega-3 & 6 fatty acids which aid in healthy cell development, brain function and growth of your body. You can find these ‘Good Fats’ in foods like fish, avocado, nuts & seeds. Although they are good fats they still need to be consumed in moderation.


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Saturday Morning Running Group

Revolution Health and Lifestyles popular Saturday morning running group is about to start up again. The running group is open to Revolution members and their friends and family.
While we are still in the process of sorting out all of the details we are currently taking pre registrations. Places are going to be limited so make sure you get your pre registration in as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out.

To register or for more information email:
info@revolutiononline.com.au

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