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good and bad fats
14/f
im trying to loose weight, or just eat healthier. i gave up sweets for lent and i don't drink pop (when i do its diet but i never do) and i don't eat alot of junk food (basically none, not like chips and mcdonalds etc). i know fats are good, but what are they? i know theres saturated fats and unsaturated, which ones should i look out for?
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There are different kinds of fat and different effects of those kinds of fat. Some are beneficial and some are not. Fats are in a lot of food, french fries, fast food, meat, cheese, butter, cake, etc.
Fat acts as an insulator, during the winter or very cold time of year- it keeps you warm so you won't freeze. It protects the vital organs so if you fall down the stairs and you have enough fat on your body- you would not break as much bones as you would if you were skinny. It is stored energy and a component of hormones that help store and transport vitamins.
There are two types of fat- saturated and unsaturated. Saturated is solid at room temperature (so you can actually touch it and hold onto it) and it is found in animal meat. Unsaturated is liquid at room temperature and is found in plants. Of course, they both are types of fat but saturated is unhealthy because it can clog up your ateries- which leads to high blood pressure and heart problems.
Fats are processed by the liver- the liver turns fat into glycogen so your body can use. If you eat too much fatty goods it can damage your liver and if your liver is damaged badly- you will die because without the liver your body will poison itself.
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Mono and Polyunsaturated fats are what you want to eat. Nuts and oils are good sources of this.
Fat is just the secondary energy source for your body that lasts longer than carbohydrates which are the primary energy source. It also helps regulate homeostasis by insulating the body and it lines the major organs.
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I thought diet soda was bad for you?
Well..
Saturated fat is bad.
It also includes Hydrogenated Fats or Trans-Fats
Try avoiding those foods.
Non-saturated fats are the ones you need.
(usually comes from vegetable sources.)
Try avoiding fast food as much as possible. Every item is packed with grease, etc. Ick
Need anything else?
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