16. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Mar 13, 2006, 6:19 pm PST

I heard that polyunsaturated fats can reduce the efficiency or inhibit your thyroid from releasing thyroxine causing your metabolism to drop. That would lead to weigh gain and sluggishness. Is that really true? And also, aren't almost all cooking oils refined so they can last?

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17. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Mar 14, 2006, 12:07 am PST

i think the information is useful but then it is difficult to understand some of the things. i think you should just give us a dieting plan straight forward.like what to eat and what not to eat.

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18. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Mar 14, 2006, 12:09 am PST

the information is good but long. i find very boring to read

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19. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Mar 14, 2006, 6:35 am PST

There was one type of fat left out of this informative list, and it's the type that is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs: trans fats. According to www.bantransfats.com: "Trans fats cause significant and serious lowering of HDL (good) cholesterol and a significant and serious increase in LDL (bad) cholesterol; make the arteries more rigid; cause major clogging of arteries; cause insulin resistance; cause or contribute to type 2 diabetes; and cause or contribute to other serious health problems." Trans fats can be found in anything containing partially hydrogenated oils, such as margarine and many processed foods. In the U.S. there is a requirement that trans fats be listed on nutrition labels, so that makes it easier to avoid them. More and more nutritionists, doctors, and scientific institutions are recommending that people limit or completely eliminate trans fats from their diet.

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20. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Mar 14, 2006, 8:01 am PST

One thing missing from this article is how to raise the HDL cholesterol. I take no-flush Niacin at night with dinner and I do heavy aerobics 3 times a week. Also, loosing weight will help with this also. My own HDL, which tends to be genetically very low, went from 15(20 years ago) to now 35. Since the last test(I have also tripled the aerobic exercise since the test per above), I have been drinking red wine and purple grape juice, alternating each one every day after dinner, along with adding apple cider vinegar(one tablespoon)to each before consuming. I am hoping my HDL will be at least 40 on the next test.

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21. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Mar 15, 2006, 3:17 am PST

it's very important for you to understant the article!

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22. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Mar 15, 2006, 11:20 am PST

Enova is a new cooking & salad oil available now that has a lower saturated fats than regular oil has 0 grams of trans(BAD)fat, is cholesterol FREE & an excellent source of Vitamin E. Less is stored in the Body as Fat. It costs more. Nothing is more precious than ones Health-Right. To know more see WWW.EnovaOil.com I am using it and like it. Does not taste different from any other Oil, but I guess I makes a Big differance (GOOD) to the Heart & Health. Here is to a way of healthy eating and the road to Good Health. God Bless everyone & keep everyone Healthy.

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23. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Mar 15, 2006, 4:45 pm PST

How interesting that this page is sponsored by Coca-Cola. Just what we need.

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24. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Mar 15, 2006, 5:07 pm PST

This information is good and very useful ,thanks.

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25. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Mar 16, 2006, 6:22 am PST

I am male 52 yrs in excellent health and weight, I am not taking any vitamins, what should I be taking??

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26. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Mar 16, 2006, 7:52 am PST

thanks for the info I lost 70 pounds in one year following your info and other THANX

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27. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Mar 16, 2006, 8:18 am PST

What about fat intake after gall-bladder removal

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28. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Mar 16, 2006, 3:16 pm PST

Usually people who go on a high fiber, low fat diet do lower their cholesterol numbers and blood pressure. 30 to 40 grams of fiber daily and fats at 20% of total calories usually helps greatly in getting all those numbers into the correct range. Whole grains, beans and high fiber cereals, loads of fruits and veggies are good, limit meat consumption, shell fish and eggs to hardly never is a good start. A little cheating is ok too. Only using olive oil or sunflower oil instead of butter. These oils are researched and they do lower cholesterol, so get some in everyday. Tomato sauce is very good, avacados are good, and dark chocolate with 70% plus cocoa is also good. Surprise, surprise on the chocolate. Think brown rice and whole grain wheat breads, Fatty fish ie, salmon, tuna, herring or sardines should be eaten 3 times a week 3 1/2 ounce portion is the minimum. Vitamin C after a wheat breakfast and if you take calcium, take the citrate type...it also helps to lower those pesky numbers. Bon Appitite! You can do it!

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29. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Mar 16, 2006, 5:50 pm PST

Ever since i got a taste of cooking w/ coconut oil on my chicken, i am not going back to vegetable oil. it just TASTES better! there is nothing wrong with a bit of saturated fat. you gotta eat in moderation. always watch calorie content, but eat teh good fats to help absorb vitamins and nutrition.

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30. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Mar 17, 2006, 3:56 am PST

Just to let you know about the research I read on coconut oil...if you have high cholesterol it can help to lower it. If you have good numbers, coconut oil can increase your cholesterol numbers. Why this happens they don't know. Olive oil has oleic acid which is researched to help lower our chances of getting heart disease and it's being researched to see if it helps to ward off certain cancers. Nut oil, Mac nut oil also has oleic acid and its also a good oil to use for cooking or salads, very tasty. Nuts are recommended to be eaten everyday. mix unsalted walnuts, pecans and almonds ... take a handful everyday.

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