Learn about fats that are beneficial to the body and that do not cause weight gain
They are divided into saturated fats and unsaturated fats
It has been proven that saturated fats are not associated with a higher incidence of heart disease and arteries, and it has been proven that saturated fats (from animal sources such as meat, dairy, eggs, etc.) are beneficial to the body.
Eating fat does not lead to the accumulation of fat, as is common, but eating calories in quantities greater than your daily need of calories is what leads to the accumulation of fat.
Also, eating fat is necessary to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A - D - E - K.. and their deficiency leads to health problems.
Sources of saturated fats:
Dairy - cheese - red meat (veal and lamb..) - chicken skin (if it is confirmed that it has not been injected with hormonal substances) - egg yolk - coconut oil.
The importance of saturated fats:
- Saturated fats stimulate the liver to get rid of the fat stored in it, which leads to improved liver function.
- Saturated fats strengthen immunity, as they help white blood cells to quickly identify harmful objects in the body from viruses and bacteria, which leads to the speed of their elimination.
- Saturated fats help increase the production of the male hormone (testosterone), and this hormone has great benefits in tissue repair and muscle building.
Sources of unsaturated fats:
Fish oils, nuts, and all natural oils.
The importance of unsaturated fats:
- They contain omega-3 essential fats that the body does not manufacture and needs from an external source.
- Helps reduce the amount of harmful LDL cholesterol in the body.
- It lowers blood pressure and improves brain function
- It leads to an increase in hormones that are useful for building muscle and burning fat.
- Help prevent cancer.