problem of fats in your body

Fats are one of the most essential components in the diet, providing energy and aiding in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and forming cell structure. But not all fats are good. An imbalance or perhaps an excess of fats leads to several ailments. This paper discusses the role of fats in the body and highlights the ways to make good fat choices for good health.

Types of Fats and Their Impact

Four main types of dietary fats exist:
1. Saturated Fats
2. rans Fats
3. Monounsaturated Fats
4. Polyunsaturated Fats
Each type has different health effects.
Saturated Fats
Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature and consume animal products such as meat and dairy as well as some plant oils such as coconut oil and palm oil. High consumption of saturated fat may raise bad LDL cholesterol in the blood and increase the risk for heart disease and stroke.

Trans Fats

Trans fats are artificial fats produced from the hydrogenation process, transforming liquid oils into solid fats. They are present in many processed foods, such as margarine, baked goods, and fried foods. Trans fats are particularly harmful because they raise LDL cholesterol and lower good HDL cholesterol, which will greatly increase the risk of heart disease.

Fat and Health Issues that stem from its Overconsumption

1. Beyond healthy weight and Obesity
   In terms of calories, fats are more concentrated, providing 9 kcal per gram as opposed to 4 kcal per gram for carbohydrate and protein. This is why high fat diets become synonymous with calorie over-consumption that engages impractical weights and thus obesity, which is a precursor of various diseases, types 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases among many others.
2. Cardiovascular diseases
   The continuous presence of saturated and trans fats in one’s diet increases cholesterol level, which in turn causes the arteries to harden due to excessive deposits of cholesterol, a condition known as atherosclerosis. This can eventually cause coronary artery disease, strokes, and heart attacks.
3. Swelling
   The appropriate ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is important, as deviation increases the risk of inflammatory diseases. Inflammation that persists for long periods affects many systems in the body with some of them including arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and some cancers.
4. Syndrome X.
   Syndrome X is, to put it simply, a complex of heart disease risk factors. It is related to hyperadiposity on the abdominal region (whom obesity), elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose levels and dyslipidemia. It has been found that excessive consumption of fat primarily the harmful type leads to metabolic syndrome.

In order to achieve a proper proportion of fat in the diet, the following measures may be applied

1. Primarily, concentrate on eating the healthy fats. Try to concentrate on the more beneficial monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats when possible. For example, when frying foods, use olive oil or canola oil while consuming nuts and seedy fruits and fatty fish, avocado, and so forth.

2. Limit intake of Saturated And Trans fats.
Reduce intake of red meat, full-cream milk and especially processed food rich in trans fats. Check the food pack banners and do not purchase food that has partially hydrogenated fats.
3. Omega- 6 and Omega-3 should be balanced whenever possible.
Increase sources rich in Omega-3 fatty acids like fish, flax and walnuts, and increased other Omega-3 sources. Avoid excessive intake of over fried foods and other such foods where omega-6 oil is used including some vegetable oils (for example corn, soybean) usage.
4. Keep in Mind the Portion Control.
Appreciate the serving sizes so that weight gain due to excess calorie consumption is avoided. They also have calories; hence healthy fats should be restricted in consumption especially. Psychologists say, ‘if it’s not seen, it’s not received indeed healthy fats are more perceived than consumed.
5. prepare Dinner yourself.
Cooked meals served at home enable a person to control the quantity and quality of fats ingested in their meals. Avoid immersing food in oil when using fryers. Use healthier methods like baking, grilling, and steaming instead.
6. Learn
Understand the types of fats in existence and how they function for the body with the nutrition. Read the information on the packages and how to eat them to help you make healthier food choices.