Cholesterol facts

Cholesterol: facts and tips
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Nuvel, a healthy choice!
Non-hydrogenated Nuvel margarine
offers a true health advantage.

The proof is in the fact that since 1995, the Montreal Cardiology Institute Research Fund has been associated with Nuvel to confirm that it is a margarine, which clearly offers improvement over ordinary margarine.

Non-hydrogenated Nuvel margarine contains no trans fatty acids and a strong concentration of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids (Submitted August 10, 2000; Revised: New, Submitted by: Diane Morand; N.B. page 6) in which we find omega-3 (linolenic acids) and omega 6 (linolenic fatty acids). These acids are considered essential for the health and the body can not produce them from other foods.

Food sources of omega-3 fatty acids:

1) canola and soya oils
2) certain nuts
3) linseed oil
4) fish

Some advantages of omega-3 fatty acids:

1) reduction of the incidence of heart disease
2) development and growth of the brain and retinal tissue in new-born infants
3) decrease of ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood
4) increase of ‘good’ cholesterol in the blood
5) reduction of the formation of blood clots.

Food Sources of omega – 6 fatty acids:

1) corn
2) soya bean
3) cotton and sunflower seed oil
4) animal products

Some advantages of Omega – 6 fatty acids:

1) cancer treatment
2) regularisation of the menstrual cycle
3) reduction of the effects of diabetes
4) reduction of arthritic pain
5) aid in the prevention of low blood pressure.

Take it to heart,
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Thibault margarine has been part of the Canadian tradition for almost half a century. Still, it hasn’t aged, it has evolved. For fifty years Thibault margarine has continued to perfect its recipes, to search for quality ingredients, to improve its methods and to increase its variety of products. In light of these innovations, it is one of today’s choice products.

Recently, Thibault margarine has put itself in the spotlight once more in the launching of two great-tasting heart-healthy margarines: Nuvel canola and non-hydrogenated Nuvel canola light. The Bergeron Thibault Group is proud for having supported The Montreal Heart Institute Research Fund for several years. Today, the efforts are continued with the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

To find out more about these two non-hydrogenated margarines, dial 1-800-567-7880.
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WITH TRANS!
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...for life!
AVOIDING TRANS FATTY ACIDS

Nuvel offers you this guide to help you choose foods, which are heart-healthy. Why not keep it on your refrigerator as a handy reference…
to your health!
In order that vegetable oils remain solid at room temperature, they undergo a process called “hydrogenation”. Unfortunately, this process transforms certain fats into trans fatty acids. These trans fatty acids raise blood cholesterol levels even when we consume only small amounts. In fact, when we consume trans fatty acids, the “bad” cholesterol (LDL) increases and the “good” cholesterol decreases.
HOW TRANS FATTY ACIDS ARE FORMED
During the process of hydrogenation the double bonds of the polyunsaturated fat break, to allow the hydrogen atoms to attach to the carbon atoms. This disturbs the original chemical composition. Unsaturated fats become saturated, while others transform, for the most part, into trans fatty acids. They change from a “cis” configuration to a “trans” configuration.
You wish to avoid trans fatty acids?
Smart move! Here’s how…
RECOGNIZE TRANS FATTY ACIDS IN ORDER TO AVOID THEM
Some foods which contain trans fatty acids
These foods and many others often contain trans fatty acids if they are made with hydrogenated vegetable oil, shortening or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Read the labels carefully.
  • Fried foods (french fries, chips, breaded fish or breaded chicken, etc..)
  • Croissants
  • Cakes and pastries
  • Muffins
  • Waffles
  • Granola bars and chocolate bars
  • Crackers and cookies
  • Shortening
  • Hydrogenated margarine
UNDERSTANDING THE LIST OF INGREDIENT
When one or a few of the following ingredients appear on a product label, this product is to be avoided or eaten only in moderation as it generally contains trans fatty acids.
  • Hydrogenated vegetable oil
  • Vegetable oil shortening
  • Margarine made from vegetable oil*

For example, if a product label indicates:
Ingredients: Enriched flour, vegetable oil shortening, sugar, milk solids, natural flavors, wheat bran, spices, salt, protease.

This product contains vegetable oil shortening, rich in trans fatty acids.
It is therefore recommended to avoid this product or eat it only in moderation.

* Products manufactured with vegetable oil margarine generally contain partially hydrogenated oil. The majority of products containing margarine made from vegetable oil therefore contain trans fatty acids.
HOW TO CALCULATE THE QUANTITY OF TRANS FATTY ACIDS FROM THE NUTRION INFORMATION
Subtract the sum of polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat and saturated fat from the total quantity of fat:

Polyunsaturated
+ monounsaturated
+ saturated
_____________
X

Total fat
- X
_____________
= trans fatty acids


Example:                    0,6 g
Fat: 2,8 g           + 1,1 g
Polyunsatured: 0,6 g                + 0,4 g
                                              _________
Monounsatured: 1,1 g                 2,1 g
Satured: 0,4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg                       2,8 g
                                                 - 2,1 g
                                              _________
                                                   0,7 g

This product, therefore, contains 0.7 g of trans fatty acids. 25 % (0.7 g / 2.8 g) of it’s fat are trans fatty acids.*

* Studies have shown that even if trans fatty acids account for only 6% of total fat, risk of atherosclerosis is increased.
IN PURSUIT OF TRANS!
Manufacturers are not required by law to list the quantity of trans fatty acids on their product labels. This is quite unfortunate, since many products contain them. We will attempt to help you understand them with the aid of this table.
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AVOIDING TRANS FATTY ACIDS

Nuvel offers you this guide to help you choose foods, which are heart-healthy. Why not keep it on your refrigerator as a handy reference…
to your health!
There are four types of fat in our food:
monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, saturated fat, and trans fat. Contrary to what we tend to believe, not all fats are bad for our health. Certainly some are to be avoided at all cost, but others help to lower cholesterol. These are the "good" fats.

As your health is important to you, Nuvel has prepared a portrait of these four types of fat. Consult it regularly. Your heart will love you for it!
1. Monounsaturated
Generally liquid at room temperature

Food sources:
  • Olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, hazel-nut oil
  • Avocado, olives
  • Hazel-nuts, almonds, peanuts, cashew-nuts, pistachios, pecan-nuts
  • Sesame seeds, tahini
  • Soft, non-hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated margarines such as NUVEL CANOLA MARGARINE and NON-HYDROGENATED NUVEL MARGARINE.

Did you know that ...
Not only can monounsaturated fats lower your blood cholesterol, they also help maintain or raise the level of HDL or "good" cholesterol.
To choose more often!
2. Polyunsaturated
Generally liquid at room temperature.

Food sources:
  • Flaxseed oil, soya oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, sesame oil
  • Walnuts, pine nuts
  • Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds
  • Fish: (salmon, trout, tuna, etc…)
  • Soft, non-hydrogenated margarine such as NON-HYDROGENATED NUVEL

Did you know that…
Polyunsaturated fat lowers “bad” cholesterol (LDL) as well as “good” cholesterol (HDL). Also in this category is a beneficial fat “omega-6” (source: canola oil) which, when consumed with omega-3 (sources: salmon, trout, tuna, flaxseed, etc…) helps to eliminate the “bad” cholesterol (LDL).
To choose more often!
3. Saturated
Generally solid at room temperature

Food sources:
  • Coconut oil, palm and palm-kernel oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Foods of animal origin: lard, meats (chicken, beef, pork etc…) milk products (cream, cheese, etc…)
  • Margarines made from partially hydrogenated oil

Did you know that…
Most saturated fats
raise “bad” cholesterol (LDL).
To avoid!
4. Trans or hydrogenated
Solid at room temperature

Food sources:

These foods and many others often contain trans fatty acids if they are made with hydrogenated vegetable oil, shortening or partially hydrogenated margarine. Read the labels carefully.
  • Fried foods ex: french fries, chips, breaded fish or breaded chicken, etc…
  • Croissants
  • Cakes and pastries
  • Muffins
  • Waffles
  • Granola bars and chocolate bars
  • Crackers and cookies
  • Shortening
  • Hydrogenated margarine

Did you know that…
We now know that trans fatty acids raise the level of cholesterol in the blood. Their role is especially harmful in that not only do they raise the “bad” cholesterol (LDL), but they lower the level of “good” cholesterol (HDL).
To avoid!