YODA Posted March 24, 2002 Posted March 24, 2002 Fat is a major constituent of the human diet but there are so many types of fat out there, some good, some bad, that no-one actually knows what they should be eating. You do need to eat fat and it will always be part of your diet but there are certain fats you can eat that will be of benefit to you system. Scientifically fats are chains of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms, as are carbohydrates, and they are grouped according to the number of bonds along the chain. Saturated fats are those without any double bonds, and it is these that have a negative influence on your blood cholesterol levels. You?ll find saturated fats in animal products and certain oils. Butter is a major source of there types of fats. Lipids with a single double bond are known as monounsaturated fats and are mainly found in nuts and seeds. Olive oil is high in monounsaturates and is a good alternative to vegetable and sunflower oil for your cooking purposes if you prefer monounsaturated fats in your diet. Polyunsaturated fats are those which contain more than one double bond along the fatty acid carbon chain. Omega-3 fats fall into this category and are available in many fish, such as tuna. It is suggested that your fat intake should be split equally between these three types of fat but too many of us are taking in excess saturated fats. You may not be putting on weight but these fats may be damaging to your arteries and can put you at risk for many diseases, especially certain heart condition. --- from Sports Science Online. YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology)
Joecooke007 Posted March 24, 2002 Posted March 24, 2002 Interesting article. Boards don't hit back. -Bruce Lee
rabid hamster Posted March 25, 2002 Posted March 25, 2002 hey thanks for the info. also fats give you a lot of energy, twice as much as carbohydrates and also protects your organs so that's good. It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye.
KickChick Posted March 25, 2002 Posted March 25, 2002 Great info Yoda thanks for supplying us with that! True Hiya, besides carrying vitamins into your blood, fat is a vital energy source. It also makes meals more filling, something that helps prevent overeating. Still no more than 30 percent of your total calories should come from fat. Besides those polyunsaturated fats /oils you listed ... another good source is salmon and avocadoes! ...and speaking of cholesterol, a recent study done over there at Cambridge U. found that those people who eat 5 meals a day had lower cholesterol levels than those who ate 2 larger meals. You can keep your weight under control by maintaining a consistent total daily calorie intake no matter how many meals you consume. _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan BlackBelt TKD(ITF) CardioKickboxing/Fitness Inst. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-25 06:47 ]
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