Yep, it's that time of year and we're going to have a great time. We're going to party and appreciate and reflect, so let's also reflect on the "F" word.
Focus on fat - Fat has had bad press and for many the mere mention of the word evokes misery. But did you know that fat helps to insulate our nerve cells, keeps us warm, balances our hormones, keeps skin and arteries supple, lubricates joints and is a component of every cell in our body? The key issue is to recognize which type of fat your body need, how much it needs, and which type of fat is the enemy. Saturated fats - the enemy. Unsaturated fats - the good guys.
Here are some Fat Facts:
Fat is the "energy reserve" of animals, plants and humans. The ideal body-fat ratio should be approximately 19 - 26% of a woman's body weight, and 12 - 18% of a man's body weight.
There are two different types of body fat - brown and yellow. Brown fat is situated inside the body and is active, containing mitochondria that produce heat, and as a result burn energy. Yellow fat is found nearer the surface, is less active and more likely to accumulate. Women tend to have a higher ratio of yellow fat than men do. Women need higher levels of fat because it is essential for reproduction and so the body stores it "just in case"
An average healthy intake of good fats in the diet should be approx. 30 - 40 grams a day. The fat content of diets in affluent populations can be nearly four times that amount! Most foods containing fat combine saturated. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat in varying quantities. E.g. butter's fat content is almost 100% of which 60% is saturated, 30% monounsaturated, and 10% polyunsaturated, compared with sunflower seeds' fat content of 73%, of which 12% is saturated and 21% monounsaturated and 67% polyunsaturated.
Heat, light and oxygen destroy essential fatty acids, which is why it is best to keep oils in dark containers.
Essential fats must come from the diet because your body cannot produce them. The essential healthy fats are Omega 3 and Omega 6 (aka essential fatty acids - EFA)
Weight for weight, fat provides more than twice the amount of usable energy than carbohydrates or protein (you'll find 9 calories in every gram of fat).
Fat contributes to the palatability texture and the smell of many foods; it slows down the process of digestion providing an extended period of satiation after a meal.
Saturated fats and Unsaturated fats - Saturated fats (the bad guys) are not essential to health. They come from animals (meat, eggs and cheese), and are harder to digest and full of cholesterol. Unsaturated fats (the good guys) are divided into two groups - monounsaturated, such as olive oil, and polyunsaturated, such a sunflower oil.
Polyunsaturated fats are split into Omega 3 and Omega 6. Monounsaturated (Omega 9) although not essential, is not harmful in moderation - a good quality extra virgin cold pressed olive oil is a healthier alternative to the usual vegetable oil.
Good source of Omega 6: Safflower oil, Sunflower oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Walnut Oil, Pumpkin Oil, Sesame Oil. Good source of Omega 3: Mackerel, Herring, Salmon, Pilchards, Sardines, tuna, Flax Seed oil. When you know the good from the bad, fat can be fabulous (Source TODAY mag)
And be in touch now so I can tell you about our special offers for the festive season.
posted by Beba Papakyriakou (with permission)(Source: Today Mag).
Herbalife Independent Distributor
www.wellness-thru-prosperity.com
www.prosperity-thru-wellness.com Focus on fat - Fat has had bad press and for many the mere mention of the word evokes misery. But did you know that fat helps to insulate our nerve cells, keeps us warm, balances our hormones, keeps skin and arteries supple, lubricates joints and is a component of every cell in our body? The key issue is to recognize which type of fat your body need, how much it needs, and which type of fat is the enemy. Saturated fats - the enemy. Unsaturated fats - the good guys.
Here are some Fat Facts:
Fat is the "energy reserve" of animals, plants and humans. The ideal body-fat ratio should be approximately 19 - 26% of a woman's body weight, and 12 - 18% of a man's body weight.
There are two different types of body fat - brown and yellow. Brown fat is situated inside the body and is active, containing mitochondria that produce heat, and as a result burn energy. Yellow fat is found nearer the surface, is less active and more likely to accumulate. Women tend to have a higher ratio of yellow fat than men do. Women need higher levels of fat because it is essential for reproduction and so the body stores it "just in case"
An average healthy intake of good fats in the diet should be approx. 30 - 40 grams a day. The fat content of diets in affluent populations can be nearly four times that amount! Most foods containing fat combine saturated. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat in varying quantities. E.g. butter's fat content is almost 100% of which 60% is saturated, 30% monounsaturated, and 10% polyunsaturated, compared with sunflower seeds' fat content of 73%, of which 12% is saturated and 21% monounsaturated and 67% polyunsaturated.
Heat, light and oxygen destroy essential fatty acids, which is why it is best to keep oils in dark containers.
Essential fats must come from the diet because your body cannot produce them. The essential healthy fats are Omega 3 and Omega 6 (aka essential fatty acids - EFA)
Weight for weight, fat provides more than twice the amount of usable energy than carbohydrates or protein (you'll find 9 calories in every gram of fat).
Fat contributes to the palatability texture and the smell of many foods; it slows down the process of digestion providing an extended period of satiation after a meal.
Saturated fats and Unsaturated fats - Saturated fats (the bad guys) are not essential to health. They come from animals (meat, eggs and cheese), and are harder to digest and full of cholesterol. Unsaturated fats (the good guys) are divided into two groups - monounsaturated, such as olive oil, and polyunsaturated, such a sunflower oil.
Polyunsaturated fats are split into Omega 3 and Omega 6. Monounsaturated (Omega 9) although not essential, is not harmful in moderation - a good quality extra virgin cold pressed olive oil is a healthier alternative to the usual vegetable oil.
Good source of Omega 6: Safflower oil, Sunflower oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Walnut Oil, Pumpkin Oil, Sesame Oil. Good source of Omega 3: Mackerel, Herring, Salmon, Pilchards, Sardines, tuna, Flax Seed oil. When you know the good from the bad, fat can be fabulous (Source TODAY mag)
And be in touch now so I can tell you about our special offers for the festive season.
posted by Beba Papakyriakou (with permission)(Source: Today Mag).
Herbalife Independent Distributor
www.wellness-thru-prosperity.com
Get the Ebook. Get the paperback: Feed your Body ... http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/bebap
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment
All comments will be moderated and will appear on the blog within 48 hours.
Entering your name and/or email address would be greatly appreciated. Inappropriate comments will be deleted, sorry.