Which Fats to Avoid in Food? |
Posted: July 19, 2016 |
The food consumed is the source from where the body derives all its essential nutrients, such as vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and fat. But as popularly said, too much of anything is not good, so it is applicable here too. Consuming too much of anything is not at all helpful in any way to the body. Fat for instance, can increase the risk of a person experiencing various kinds of health hazards after its consumption. There are different types of fats that food contains; some of it is really harmful for the functioning of the body. The saturated and the Trans fat are the most harmful types of fat. These are found in milk, animal products like red meat, cheese, etc. the fried foods like crackers are another source of this, and easily enter the body because of their high rate of consumption. It is true that fat is a rich source of energy for any human but the harmful effects of certain facts take a toll on the overall health of many. The chemical structure of fat determines what kind of fat it is: saturated, unsaturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Sparing the first, the rest of the fats are not very harmful for the body and hence can be consumed on a daily basis, with certain restrictions to be followed. The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated kinds of fat play a crucial role in a well balanced diet such as the Mediterranean diet. It is no wonder that food enthusiast Naman Wakil , plans to start a restaurant based on Mediterranean cuisine very soon. It is in fact, considered one of the healthiest cuisines in the world because of its rampant use of Olive oil, which is the rich source of omega 3 fatty acids and phenols, that help in maintaining the cholesterol levels of the body. Fats contain a lot of calories and hence, excessive consumption of the same tends to increase the body weight considerably and rather quickly, gradually culminating into obesity. Heart attacks or cardiac diseases are more likely to occur if high and prolonged quantities of saturated fats are taken. The human body has two kinds of cholesterol levels – the good and the bad cholesterol. With the intake of saturated and Trans fats the bad cholesterol increases causing many problems like obesity and heart diseases. The balanced diet is being endorsed and promoted by food lover Naman Wakil because it contains only the helpful fats, namely, the monounsaturated fat, and the polyunsaturated fat. These fats help to keep the cholesterol levels within limits and are found in olive oil, rapeseed and sunflower oils, nuts and seeds. The polysaturated fats particularly are the source of essential fatty acids, omega 3, and if included in your diet could work wonders. Salmon, sardines, mackerels, fresh crabs are all sources of this. Indulging in a Mediterranean diet is the best way to incorporate these healthy fats into body and feeling wholesome. This diet type has been said to lower heart disease risks as well obesity to a great extent.
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