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Online guide to fat.

Knowing your fats and knowing the chemistry behind a weight loss and diet is important and will work for you as a piece of motivation which is one of the most important things when dieting. Below is an easy guide to fats and what they do for you.

Fat is mostly used as insulation and is found under just under our skin. In the abdominal, fat also provides protection for our inner organs. Fat can be found in all our cells and is especially important in our nerve and brain cells where it is used for producing hormones and nerve transmitters.

For healthy living you should limit your intake of saturated fats and concentrate in taking enough sufficient amounts of mono and polyunsaturated fats as well as the essential fatty acids.
 

  • Saturated fat
     This type of fat is found in animal products and is easily recognized as it hardens when put in the fridge. Saturated fat will provide you with a lot of energy but will also cause your blood cholesterol to rise which again will increase the risk of strokes and blood cloches.   




     

  • Trans fats
    Trans fat is “hardened” fat which in a dieting aspect is the same as saturated fat and has the exact same properties as saturated fat. It can be found in food products like crackers, cookies, ready made powder soups and sauces. Trans fats should be avoided.
     

  • Monounsaturated fat
     Monounsaturated fat has a neutral effect on the blood cholesterol and will stay liquid and brown when in the fridge.
     

  • Polyunsaturated fat
    This type of fat works well in the blood and will lower that risk of cardio vascular diseases and blood cloches. Polyunsaturated fat will stay liquid even in the fridge.
     

  • Essential fatty acids.
    Essential fatty acids are all fats that your body must receive through the diet, as the body cannot produce them by itself. Omega-6 is found in plant oils and Omega-3 comes from fish oils. Omega-3 also prevents cardio vascular disease and is essential for mental development and health.

 

 

Good sources for healthy fats are.

  • Fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerels.
  • Nuts.
  • Avocadoes.
  • Olive.
  • Plant oils.
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