Nutrients - Fats

Energy supply Fat is the second most important source of energy. However, fat is only converted into usable energy during aerobic exercises (fast walking, running, biking). Origin Fat contains fatty acids and glycerin that the body is unable to synthesise by itself. Excess carbohydrates and glucose get stored as fat tissue when the body’s carbohydrate stores are full. Role Fat maintains body heat, lubricates the cells, and helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Type Saturated fat: Solid in room temperature, of animal origin, and contains cholesterol (butter, lard). Unsaturated fats: Fluid on room...

Despite all the negative propaganda, you cannot drastically avoid eating fats since they are needed for the fat-soluble vitamins and for the essential amino acids. Eat a teaspoon of cold-pressed plant oil every day. Fat sources summary: - Animal fats, meats, skin; - Plant oils, margarines; - Oily seeds, peanuts; - Cream, butter; - Olives, avocado.

Do not forget that fat contains over twice the amount of calories than proteins and carbohydrates. Fat should only be used to spice up your cooking! The Daily Recommended Value of cholesterol is 300 milligrams. Vegetables, fruits and grains contain no cholesterol. Liver, egg yolk and almost all the meat products contain more cholesterol than the recommended amount if you eat more than 200 grams of them. I recommend replacing high fat content foods with low fat content foods: turkey breast and ham instead of salami; pork chops instead of sausage; freeze-dried banana slices instead of potato chips. Choose a margarine made from...