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Dieting Information - About Fats |
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Dieting InformationThe essential part of almost all weight loss regimes is diet and exercise. We hope you find the information in this and other pages very useful.
FatsFats are made up of building blocks of fatty acids and glycerol, there are two types of fat, saturated and unsaturated. There is always a combination of each of these fats in any food.Fats which can harm Saturated fats in foods such as red meats, butter and refined cooking oils. As the body finds it very hard to process the fatty acids contained in foods such as these into energy, so it simply stores them as body fat, also increase the level of cholesterol in the blood, which in turn can increase the risk of heart disease. Fats which can cure Unsaturated fats, when taken in moderation as part of a balanced diet, behave differently. Polyunsaturated fats. These are Plant origin (omega 6)(sunflower oil and seeds)& oily fish origin (omega 3)(mackerel, herring and sardines). Small amounts of these fats are essential for good health, also thought to actually reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood. Monounsaturated fats. These are foods such as olive oil, rapeseed oil, some nuts such as hazelnuts and almonds, as well as oily fish and avocados, also thought to actually reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood. By becoming aware of foods which are high in fat, (particularly saturated fat), and making simple changes to your diet, you can reduce the total fat content of your diet quite considerably. Instead of reaching for that high fat, high sugar, high salt, ready-made meal, try filling up on fruit and vegetables, or foods that are high in carbohydrate such as pasta, rice, bread or potatoes instead.
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