How Fat is Smartness of our body

Fats are very necessary in our diet. They are the concentrated source of energy and vital to our health. Fats help to absorb Vitamins. They also help in keeping our skin healthy and synthesis of hormones, act like a cushion for the body organs against any type of injury.

Role of fats: Fats are an essential part of our health as long as we do not consume too much fats in our diet. A total fat intake of not more than 30% of total calories or less is recommended. A diet too high in fats can lead to increase blood cholesterol level. That is a risk factor for heart disease. A high fat diet may also increase chances for developing some types of Cancer and Obesity.

Types of Fats:  Fats are of two types- Good Fats and Bad Fats.

1- Good Fats: Good Fats are essential for the body and do not have any harmful effects on the body. Such fats are also known as Non- Saturated Fats and found in Fruits, Vegetables, Milk and Eggs.

Few Non- Saturated Fats are-

*Fish   *Corn and Soya   *Sunflower Oil  *Rice Bran Oil  *Olive Oil  *Vegetable Oils               * Walnuts, Peanuts and Almonds.

2- Bad Fats: Also known as Saturated Fats: Bad fats are the type of Fats that can harm the body and lead to weight gain and heart diseases among other problems. Saturated fats mainly found in –

*Meat   *Pastry and cakes  *Cream  *Ghee  *Packaged food and commercially fried foods like French fries.

Without  Fats  our Nutrition is incomplete.