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Role of Fat
by Cari Jones
But here is where we really have to educate ourselves, learning the difference between good fat and bad. Not all fats are the same. Examples of good fats can be found in such foods as avocados,nuts,cold-pressed canola oil or extra virgin olive oil, which are rich in enzymes and oxygen. Fats that are highly processed, on the other hand,found in foods such as french fries, deep fried egg rolls or other greasy foods are deficient in enzymes and oxygen has been depleted.They cannot be easily digested or readily broken down and used for energy. Instead, they are stored as body fat. For this reason the fat actually sticks together, forming clumps that clog the arteries.Saturated fats that cannot be digested can actually remain in your system and produce toxins that can increase the risk of cancer or diabetes and lead to many other serious health problems including heart attack ,stroke and premature aging just to name a few.
So, we know that fat is important in our diets. The trick is to cut down on the bad guys.Because it may be unrealistic in todays environment,to eliminate all processed foods,we have to introduce our families to the good guys.By educating ourselves,we can maintain control by choosing wisely when we are out of our homes and using the good guys when preparing meals at home.
Author currently operates 2 health related websites and blogs Empowering Healthier Choices
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