TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The body needs food fat source of energy and keep body temperature warm. quote Medical News Today, Fats in food help the body absorb vitamins and minerals.
But the type saturated fat tends to increase the risk of various diseases if consumed in excess. That is why it is important to limit the consumption of foods containing saturated fat. If you eat too much saturated fat will trigger heart disease and stroke.
Health risks of consuming saturated fat
quote HealthlineThere are three categories of fat, namely saturated fat, unsaturated fat, and trans fat. The whole fat is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Saturated fats with hydrogen molecules contain only single bonds between carbon molecules. Meanwhile, unsaturated fats have at least one double bond between carbon molecules. The density of hydrogen molecules causes saturated fat to become full.
Citing the British Heart Foundation, foods high in saturated fat are associated with increased levels of low -density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol. That has to do with an increased risk of heart and vascular disease.
Just replacing saturated fat with refined carbohydrates will not improve your health. All types of fat contain high calories when consumed too much will cause weight gain or obesity. quote Medical News Today, Reducing saturated fat intake results in an important trend in the risk of heart disease.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a diet plan to achieve five percent to six percent of calories from saturated fat.
quote heart.org, According to the AHA guidelines, the food consumed must be balanced calories with the need to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Choose whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. It is also important to limit the consumption of salt, sugar, animal fats, and alcoholic beverages.
RAHMAT AMIN SIREGAR
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