Good Vs Bad Fat
Chemically speaking, all fats have somewhat similar chemical structure at a basic level. What separates them from each other is the length and shape of the carbon chain and the number of hydrogen atoms connected to the carbon atoms. These slight differences in the structure is what translates into crucial differences in function.
Generally, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are referred to as ‘healthy fats’. However, mostly in our daily lives, we generally consume ‘unhealthy fats’ that come in the form of trans-fatty acids in processed foods and hydrogenated fats from various cooking oils.
Science says that you need to balance the consumption of mono, poly, and saturated fats evenly for an optimum health. From that perspective, the current ratio stands somewhere around 20:1. Therefore, there is utter need of consuming more fats in the form of unprocessed and whole food sources of healthy fats.
So What Exactly Are The Benefits Of Fat?
Fat definitely has its drawbacks, but it also has myriad benefits. A thorough understanding of how fat affects your body will give you a clearer perspective of how you can seamlessly integrate it into your diet.
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