Saturated fat question

Question
Hello,Ive recently been told by my doctor that I have very high cholesterol level of 286. I have drastically altered my saturated fat/cholesterol intake in the last month but I have a few questions about saturated fat. First, I was reading that unused sugar in the body is converted to fat. If this is the case, what kind if fat is it? Is it saturated (bad fat)? Second, Ive switched over completely to olive oil because it is high in good fats. However, I noticed it also has saturated fat. How much should I worry about the saturated fat in olive oil? Can I use it liberally without worrying of negative health consequences? Thanks for your time.

Answer
I would honestly NOT worry about any of the healthy fats in your diet. Or dietary cholesterol much. They are finding more and more each day that our cholesterol levels have very little to do with the fat and cho we eat and more to do with the processed carbs including the grains and sugars which year are largely turned into Cholesterol and worse LDL cholesterol ( the bad ) form and worse the that the small LDL which is the very bad form. I would watch your excess carb levels and more so from simple source and be sure you get ample amounts of all your healthy fats including saturated, mono and poly unsaturated steering clear of only tarns fats.

You need to base your food choices on real healthy foods and away from processed junk. base your intake first on protein and fats the two foods we must have to live a healthy life and get lean. They are also the food that keep you full. Then tack on some carbs in the form of whole green veggies and some fruit, but the fats and protien should be the base. Stay away from the processed junk and grains and sugars like bagels, breads, pasta, rice, sugar, potato, crackers and cereals etc.. get snacks of healthy nuts and fruits, meats, oils, and eggs. Things you are meant to eat.

For my clients and athletes the protein and fats are ALWAYS the same as these are again the foods we must intake to be healthy, happy and have a lean athletic body. What changes is the carb intake to meet the individuals goals and activity level, to lose, gain or maintain weight.

A calorie is NOT a calorie.

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