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Saturday, November 12, 2011

0 How to be friendly with fat foods



Fat is considered as the enemy of health. Cholesterol, obesity or high blood pressure is the adverse effects of fat. However, it is not easy to shy away from fat. Fatty foods tend to be more delicious to eat. In food, there are several types of fat contained. Starting from the good fats until fat is detrimental.

Fat

Hearing the word fat, usually immediately thought of one's mind with body fat or disease. Things like this are not entirely true, because the fat is still needed by the body. Fat still have benefits for the body, especially for children who are active and in its infancy, is required also in the formation of fat cells and helps to menadi cells flexible so it can absorb nutrients properly. With adequate nutrition, children will be the maximum in growth. Consumption of fat the body needs as much as 15% -30% of food consumed.

Benefits for the body fat, among others, as a carrier of some vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E and vitamin K. Another benefit is the fat as an energy source, protecting the body from the cold and protect the human body organs from damage. Thus, it is necessary body fat, another reason we need to consume fat is because fat can not be generated solely by the human body, so that food becomes a source of fat intake for the body.

In order to get benefit from fat, then that should be more widely consumed are the good fats. Here are the types of fat contained in food:

Monounsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA)

Also known by the name of a single bond in unsaturated fats. These fats provide good benefits for the body and can be consumed every day. This type of fat found in nuts such as almond, avocado and olive oil.

Poltunsaturates Fatty Acid (PUFA)

Other terms are the double bond in unsaturated fats. Fat is also good for the body. PUFAs also consists of essential fats omega 3 and 6 are good for the formation of cells and brain in children. Fish, fisheries such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and snapper are the source of PUFA in addition there is also the preparation of soy such as tempeh, tofu, as well as on the touge and avocado.

Saturates Fatty Acid (SAFA)

Are bad fats that can cause various diseases. Known also as the saturated fat. This type of fat if consumed in excess can cause a buildup of fat in the blood vessels so that blood flow is blocked. Diseases that can be caused, among others, coronary heart disease, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Some foods that contain saturated fat include skin chicken, coconut milk, and fried foods. Because of bad health, consumption of SAFA should be minimized.
Fat is not the food that should be avoided altogether. Eat fat foods in a balanced and more consumption of unsaturated fat can be done to keep the body and get good nutrition helps the body stay healthy.

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