Apr 13, 2007 11:55 am US/Eastern
Heart Association Explains The Trouble With Fats
Fats Are Needed, But Know What To Eat To Get Them
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Fried foods like donuts contain trans fats, which can raise bad (LDL) cholesterol. (File)
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The trans fats in many foods we eat have gotten a lot of attention lately as being especially bad for us.
But, as you reduce the trans fats in your diet, you don't want to replace them with other fats that may be just as bad, says Early Show medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay.
Senay says the American Heart Association is so concerned, it's started a campaign to make the public aware of the possibility and urge us not to go that route.
The campaign is called
Face the Fats and features two animated characters named The Bad Fats Brothers.
On The Early Show on Friday, Senay discussed the dangers of both trans fats and saturated fats, the harm in substituting one for the other, and how much of either is OK to eat, and which foods and nutrients should be added to your daily diet.
Not all fats are bad. Fats are essential for good health, according to the American Heart Association. The group recommends including a small amount of fat in a diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, high fiber, poultry, fish and lean meats.
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