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6 Excellent Sources of Dietary Fat

February 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In my last few blog posts I have discussed the different types of dietary fats in detail.  I have covered the many health benefits dietary fats can offer and the potential negative side effects of consuming too much.  Today I want to wrap up this article series by listing six excellent sources of dietary fat. 1) ALMONDS:- Almonds are a fantastic source of monounsaturated fat with a 100g serving coming in at 612 calories and offering 33.7g of monounsaturated fat.  They are also rich in protein (which helps produce, maintain and repair your body's cells), vitamin B2 (which helps your body … [Read more...]

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The Disadvantages of Consuming Too Much Dietary Fat

February 7, 2010 By 6 Comments
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My previous articles on dietary fat have discussed the various types and came to the conclusion that numerous health benefits can be enjoyed if you make saturated fat, monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat part of your diet.  However, like so many other foods with potential health benefits, consuming too much can be bad for you.  In this article I am going to be discussing the disadvantages of overindulging on dietary fats. 1) WEIGHT GAIN:- One of the main differences between dietary fat and the other two macronutrients (carbohydrates and protein) is the number of calories.  … [Read more...]

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20 Health Benefits of Dietary Fat

November 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
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In my last few articles I have been focussing on dietary fats.  Until recently dietary fats were seen as the macronutrient to avoid.  They have been associated with heart disease, obesity and many other negative health conditions.  However, this common perception of dietary fats could not be further from the truth.  With the exception of trans fats, dietary fats support your body in performing many vital functions, offer protection for your cells and promote optimal health.  In this article I want to expand on this topic further and provide you with a comprehensive list of the many … [Read more...]

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What are Trans Fats?

November 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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In my recent articles I have been discussing dietary fats.  So far I have covered the three naturally occurring types of fat which are saturated fat, monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.  Today I am going to cover the fourth and final type of fat – the man made trans fat. WHAT ARE TRANS FATS? All fats are made from a combination of carbon and hydrogen atoms.  The two main types are saturated fats and unsaturated fats (which can be broken down further into monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats).  With saturated fats all the carbon atoms are bonded to (or 'saturated' … [Read more...]

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What is Polyunsaturated Fat?

November 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Recently I have been taking an in-depth look at dietary fats.  So far I have covered saturated fats and monounsaturated fats.  Today I am going to be looking at polyunsaturated fats in greater detail. WHAT IS POLYUNSATURATED FAT? Fats are all made from a chain of carbon and hydrogen atoms.  With saturated fats all the carbon atoms are bonded to hydrogen atoms.  With unsaturated fats there are one or more double bonds between the carbon atoms which prevent them from being fully bonded to hydrogen atoms.  So in other words saturated fats are 'saturated' with hydrogen atoms whilst … [Read more...]

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What is Monounsaturated Fat?

November 10, 2009 By 3 Comments
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In my recent articles I have been focussing on dietary fat.  Today I want to discuss monounsaturated fat in a little bit more detail. WHAT IS MONOUNSATURATED FAT? All fats are constructed from a chain of carbon and hydrogen atoms.  The way these atoms are chemically bonded together decides which type of fat it will be.  With monounsaturated fats (also known as monounsaturated fatty acids or MUFAs) the carbon atoms are bonded to hydrogen atoms at all but one point.  At this one point there is a double bond between two of the carbon atoms.  So in other words the carbon atoms are not fully … [Read more...]

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What is Saturated Fat?

November 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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In one of my previous articles I discussed the four types of dietary fat.  One of the main conclusions from that article was that saturated fat may not actually be as bad for you as many people believe.  In fact recent research suggests it could actually be quite healthy.  Today I am going to explore this topic in more detail and take an in depth look at saturated fat. WHAT IS SATURATED FAT? All fats are made from combinations of carbon and hydrogen atoms.  The type of chemical bond between these carbon and hydrogen atoms determines the type of fat.  Saturated fats (also known as … [Read more...]

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What is Dietary Fat?

October 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
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In the past I discussed the two macronutrients carbohydrates and protein in detail.  Today I want to complete my write up of the three macronutrients and provide an introduction to dietary fat. WHAT IS DIETARY FAT? Dietary fat is probably the media's least popular macronutrient.  Everywhere you look people are being advised to consume less fat, buy low fat products or even avoid fat completely.  However, despite this negative perception dietary fat is an essential part of your diet.  It supplies your body with essential fatty acids (EFAs), provides energy, helps your body absorb certain … [Read more...]

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6 Top Dietary Sources of Protein

July 18, 2009 By 6 Comments
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My last few articles have focussed on protein, the health benefits you can enjoy by eating it and the disadvantages of consuming too much.  However, I have not yet given too much attention to the topic of protein sources.  That is why today I want to discuss six of the top dietary sources of protein.  All these sources are healthy foods which provide you with more than just protein and if you do not eat them already I would highly recommend that you add them to your diet. 1) EGGS:- Eggs contain around 5.5g of protein each and are relatively low in calories with a medium egg containing … [Read more...]

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The Disadvantages of Consuming Too Much Protein

June 27, 2009 By 15 Comments
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My last couple of articles have looked at protein and the health benefits it can provide.  Although it is a fantastic macronutrient that acts as the building blocks for your body, protein is is not without its faults.  Consuming too much protein can cause a number of health problems.  In this article I will be discussing some of the potential problems associated with overdosing on protein in greater detail. 1) DEHYDRATION:- According to this study increasing your protein intake can also increase levels of dehydration.  The study looked at five endurance athletes who consumed low, moderate … [Read more...]

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