Fat is fuel. That is basically what it is. A solid concentrated
form of fuel. They have more calories than proteins or
carbohydrates. Here are the basic forms of fat.
Saturated Fats
This type of fat comes from animals and vegetables. It is only
needed as a form of energy and because of its structure it is
readily absorbed by our own bodies fat cells.
Monounsaturated Fats
These kinds of fats are found in Olive oil, Peanut Oil,
High-oleic safflower oil as well as others.
Polyunsaturated Fats
You can find polyunsaturated fats in cold water fishes, seed
oils, and vegetable oils.
Trans Fats
These fats are manufactured fats. You can make these by
transofrming unsaturated fats through heat and hydrogenation.
These types of fats are thought to cause harm. They can lower
your metabolism, decrease your testosterone levels, and raise
your bad cholesterol levels among others.
Commercially produced foods contain alot of trans fats.
Especially baked foods. To identify if the food you are buying
has trans fats, look at the ingrediants and look for the terms
hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated.
Avoid trans fats at all cost. These are BAD for you. You should
eat saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats in
their original state which is to say unrefined or unprocessed.
Essential Fatty Acids
You need fat to live. This is why they are called 'essential
fatty acids'. They help with the production of hormones, reduce
blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as improve your skin.
They also prevent allergies, help the immune system, and improve
your mood.
The types of fatty acids are the omega acids. Omega-3 and
Omega-6. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in Salmon as well as
other deepwater fish. Omega-6 fatty acids are found in seeds,
legumes, raw nuts, oils such as grape seed, primrose, soybean
and sesame seed oil.
When you diet make sure
to include the Essential Fatty Acids.
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