Though it is natural for dieters to completely avoid fatty foods for burning maximum calories, researchers opine that a Fat Free diet is not healthy for the body. The British Heart Foundation points out that it is not a question of eliminating fatty foods but limiting them. This in turn implies that the human system needs an equal amount of fats just as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to be able to function effectively and to keep the extra weight off permanently.
Fat Benefits
Experts further explain that going on a completely fat free diet could be harmful for you. Some benefits of fats for proper bodily function are listed below:
- Experts opine that body fat transports or supplies essential vitamins to all parts of the body. The vitamins supplied include — vitamin A, D, K and E which are all fat soluble vitamins or get dissolved in the fats and the oils the body consumes.
- Essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are acids which the body is unable to procure or produce. EFAs are absolutely important for health because they help in growth and proper functioning of organs, cells, muscles, and nerves. EFA deficiencies can result in drying scalps, skin to major diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart diseases. Essential fatty acids are classified into Omega3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Soyabeans, walnut, flaxseed oil and green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids.
- Skin cells are rejuvenated by eating fats thereby giving you soft, toned and supple skin
- Fat lying just below the skin is a protective sheet which guards muscles and nerves against sudden change in outside temperature
- Vital organs like the kidneys, liver and heart are cushioned and protected with the help of accumulated fats
- Fats also serve as important lubricants and cushions for joints against any injury or movement
- Experts opine that fats help in curbing appetite. According to many studies, without enough fats, the body feels empty and craves for more food. As a result, you are likely to eat more than you normally do.
- Researchers like Dr William Copper and James Hart from the Lee Foundation for Nutritional Research in Wisconsin, USA claim that essential fats are important for all kinds of glandular health and especially for healthy prostate glands in men.
As you can see, fat free diets do not help in burning calories quickly. Instead, certain levels of fats are an absolute must for achieving good health and performance. Limit the fats in your diet (portion size, frequency, etc) to incorporate steady, effective and healthy weight loss.
