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The Powerful Importance of the Right Fats on Weight Loss

By: Roberto Bell

Fat is usually associated with negative connotations nowadays because of wrong perspective. But what people especially women should realize is the fact that fat is necessary for the everyday function of the body. It is actually impossible to live without ingesting fat in the body. However, it is still possible to choose the fat you will ingest in your body so you will even benefit from it. But note that like any kinds of food; even good fats should be taken in moderation.

Some fats namely polyunsaturated and monounsaturated which are known as the good fats are healthier compared to saturated fat which is also known as the bad fats. Polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fat are generally called unsaturated fats and these kinds of fats can even lower your blood cholesterol levels. The main difference between the good fats and the bad fats is its source because while the good fat is usually derived from plant sources, the bad fat usually comes from animal sources. From this fact alone, we can already see the advantages of using polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat. The good fat can also provide the body with the necessary fatty acids which are necessary for the energy use of the body.

Unsaturated fat usually remain liquid when stored at room temperature but becomes solid when the room temperature drops. As was stated above, there are two kinds of unsaturated fat namely polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. Foods that contain polyunsaturated fat include vegetable oil and nuts. Another known source of polyunsaturated fats is the cold-water fish including lake trout, mackerel, and salmon. These fishes are a rich source of omega-3 acid which is essential in preventing heart diseases through lowering blood clot and lowering triglycerides. Omega-3 acid is also known to lower high blood pressure. On the other hand, food that contains monounsaturated fats includes olive oil, avocado, and peanuts.

There are recent findings the unsaturated fats are more beneficial to our health than we knew. It is noted that taking unsaturated fat oils combined with exercising lowers the weight and enhances the overall well-being of a person. This study was conducted simultaneously with another study that used another type of oil and unsaturated fat was proven to be more effective in weight loss and the lessening of different kinds of symptoms. Some participants in the study included people who have metabolic syndrome which is associated with obese people and this disease include heightened insulin, hypertension, and high blood pressure among others.

The result to the study later showed that the fat specifically those that are concentrated in the abdominal area were significantly reduced in the group that ingested unsaturated fat when compared to those that ingested saturated fat. However, it is also important to note that the result came with the conjunction of exercising so it is inaccurate to conclude that the weight loss is attributed to taking saturated fat alone.

On a more technical note, the study showed that the polyunsaturated fat increased the oxidation level in the body by switching on the enzymes responsible for the burning of fats. Also, it was important to increase the metabolic rate of the body and this was done through exercising.

Omega-3 acid is particularly noted in help in weigh control because it contains EPA and DHA which is the long-chain that is only found in marine organisms. This acid is also responsible for the increasing the secretion of a hormone known as leptin which decreases appetite and burns body fat. The omega-3 acid found in some polyunsaturated fats are also responsible for enabling the body to store carbohydrates in glycogen form so that it will not be stored as body fat. In addition, omega-3 acid prevents inflammation which is a condition that contributes to weight gain.

Aside from this, unsaturated fat also improve the body?s control on blood sugar through increasing the cells that are responsible for insulin production. Also, this kind of fat helps the body in the transportation of glucose so it is easier for glucose to move from the blood to the cells because of the enhanced fluidity of membranes. After knowing all these, it is inevitable to conclude that polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat can actually help in promoting weight loss in the body provided it is taken in moderation because of its innate characteristics.

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