The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between. Essential fats like polyunsaturated fat lower LDL and triglycerides, boost cholesterol profile. For years, fat was a four-letter word. We were urged to banish it from our diets whenever possible. We switched to low-fat foods. But the shift didn't makeâ¦
A single serving of saltines (5 crackers) contains 70 calories, 12 carbohydrates and one gram of protein. Some brands of saltines (and other crackers) are made with partially hydrogenated oils or trans fat. Health experts recommend that you reduce or eliminate your intake of trans fat.
A medium baked potato has 150 calories, 35 grams of carbs and 2 to 3 grams of fiber. A medium baked sweet potato has 100 calories, 25 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fiber. Other starchy root vegetables include parsnips and rutabagas, although parsnips are a little higher in carbs than rutabagas.