Fat is included in the nutrition of the most avoided, especially for those who are afraid to gain weight. In fact, the body needs fat as an energy source and also the material for the formation of hormones. Its presence in the appropriate amount of it can be healthy for the body.
That's why fat need not always an enemy, as long as we can choose fats that are good for the body. "We should not be afraid to eat fat, because our bodies need fat to help the body function normally. Carefully cut the fat without knowing what kind," said Emilia Achmadi, nutritionists, the media event education about fats held by PT.Unilever Indonesia in Jakarta, Friday (13.03.15).
Fat is one of the important macronutrient that should be consumed every day, in addition to carbohydrates and proteins. According to Emilia, we need the fat about 30 percent of total daily caloric intake. "Unfortunately the average person Indonesia excess fat intake, the average reached 41 percent," he said.
There are many types of fat, of course there are good and some less good. Saturated fat is a type of fat that needs to be limited because it can cause weight gain and also raise cholesterol levels. Saturated fats can be found in cheese, milk, eggs, meat, milk, butter, palm oil, and so on.
This type of fat "evil" others are trans fats that appear in the hydrogenation process. These fats are usually found in processed foods. "These fats have a more damaging and inflammatory nature in the body. Avoid as much as possible, so read food labels, if they contain trans fats or hydrogenated fats, choose another brand," said Emilia.
Meanwhile, good fats are not to be feared, among others, are unsaturated fats. This type of fat can be found in olive oil, beef cows raised by eating grass, eggs from chickens were removed at the farm, fish from deep water, beans, and avocado.
"But the way of processing are also influential. Avocado better blended with a little sugar or honey. Do not serve ice mix," he said.
Likewise, fish or nuts, should not be fried in order not to increase the number of calories. The recommended way of processing, among others, steamed, boiled, or baked.
"Fish do not cooked by frying continue, but occasionally baked, dipepes, or made soup," he advised.
However, fat is fat, which will fatten if consumed in large quantities. "The key is to manage portions of food, do not need extreme reduce but have self-discipline so do not be greedy when eating," he said.
That's why fat need not always an enemy, as long as we can choose fats that are good for the body. "We should not be afraid to eat fat, because our bodies need fat to help the body function normally. Carefully cut the fat without knowing what kind," said Emilia Achmadi, nutritionists, the media event education about fats held by PT.Unilever Indonesia in Jakarta, Friday (13.03.15).
Fat is one of the important macronutrient that should be consumed every day, in addition to carbohydrates and proteins. According to Emilia, we need the fat about 30 percent of total daily caloric intake. "Unfortunately the average person Indonesia excess fat intake, the average reached 41 percent," he said.
There are many types of fat, of course there are good and some less good. Saturated fat is a type of fat that needs to be limited because it can cause weight gain and also raise cholesterol levels. Saturated fats can be found in cheese, milk, eggs, meat, milk, butter, palm oil, and so on.
This type of fat "evil" others are trans fats that appear in the hydrogenation process. These fats are usually found in processed foods. "These fats have a more damaging and inflammatory nature in the body. Avoid as much as possible, so read food labels, if they contain trans fats or hydrogenated fats, choose another brand," said Emilia.
Meanwhile, good fats are not to be feared, among others, are unsaturated fats. This type of fat can be found in olive oil, beef cows raised by eating grass, eggs from chickens were removed at the farm, fish from deep water, beans, and avocado.
"But the way of processing are also influential. Avocado better blended with a little sugar or honey. Do not serve ice mix," he said.
Likewise, fish or nuts, should not be fried in order not to increase the number of calories. The recommended way of processing, among others, steamed, boiled, or baked.
"Fish do not cooked by frying continue, but occasionally baked, dipepes, or made soup," he advised.
However, fat is fat, which will fatten if consumed in large quantities. "The key is to manage portions of food, do not need extreme reduce but have self-discipline so do not be greedy when eating," he said.
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