Monday, August 27, 2012

Not all fats are bad for the waistline and heart

Diet rich in saturated fats, which are found in butter, cream and meat, as well as trans fats / hydrogenated oils found in fast food and semi /, increases the risk of heart disease, while the consumption of monounsaturated fats contrary useful for the heart. Doctors say that not all fats are equally harmful to the waist, and health. During the four-year period at the University of Montreal, nutritionists / Canada / studied the prevalence of obesity among women aged 15 years and older. Annually was calculated total calorie intake. Results of the survey data from 168 countries showed that people who ate foods with monounsaturated fat / olive oil, avocados, nuts / do not suffer from obesity and heart disorders.
In Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Peru, consumption of monounsaturated fat was the lowest in France, Denmark and Italy - to the highest, and the levels of obesity, respectively insignificant. The situation in Canada and the United States is more complex. In Canada, 22.2% of women are obese and get 147 grams of fat per day, of which 59.2 grams are monounsaturated fats. 37.8% of Americans are obese, and prepared foods 152.2 grams of fat daily, of which 45.9 grams - monounsaturated. Doctors concluded that the monounsaturated fats have a positive impact on the work of the heart, do not add extra pounds and do not damage the arteries. But experts add that the utility of these fats for health factors may adversely affect obtaining the necessary vitamins from fruits and vegetables, and physical activity.

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