Fats
Fat is one of the most important substances in the human body, as it gives him the energy necessary to start his day actively, each of which gives when burning nine calories, which is higher than carbohydrates and proteins, but increase in the body has negative effects and consequences, as fat will be stored In the body rather than being burned thereby increasing body weight and other diseases may arise such as pressure on the arteries and veins.
There are two main types of fat: animal fats, which are solid at room temperature, such as meat, egg yolks, milk, and there are vegetable fats, where the liquid state at room temperature, and are found in nuts, almonds, olives, soybeans , And many other substances, and the proportion of fat in women is about 10% to 16%, which is higher than men, where the ratio of fat in men from 3% to 5%, and is attributed to the reason that the body of women requires more essential fat in In the event of pregnancy, and to complete some other hormonal functions.
There are other types of fat in the body including cholesterol, where there is meat, whole fat milk, and butter, and should be reduced to eat substances that contain high cholesterol for those with heart disease, as ordinary people can consume about 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day , And another type is high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, which is good for the body and is found in fish, and whale liver oil, and lead to high-density lipids lead to a decrease in the level of cholesterol in the blood, and this is called good cholesterol, and low-density lipids, or what expresses LDL as it increases its function Deposition on the walls of blood vessels and clogged.
There is known as triglycerides, or triglyceride, as it is a reservoir of energy storage, where the body absorbs it through the intestines, and increase in body because of lack of movement, inactivity and obesity, and may cause dysfunction of the thyroid gland to increase its concentration in the body. The monounsaturated fats are two types: they may be mono, and are found in olive oil, almond oil, or be multiple, and are found in sunflower oil and cotton seed, the common property of both types is to reduce the proportion of cholesterol in the blood, saturated fats are one of the reasons Which increase cholesterol levels and are found in some cases For oils such as coconut, palm oil, and fat becomes a greater risk if hydrogenated and called hydrogenated fats, so should be moderate in the intake of fat and exercise constantly to keep the health of the body okay.