Saturated fat

to food industry by imparting specific functionalities (Xiong, 2004). However, from heath point of view, certain population groups have some problems relating to the consumption of meat because of high fat content (Muguerza et al., 2004). Meat contain cholesterol and high proportion of saturated fatty acids than unsaturated fatty acid that lead to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, cancer etc. Increased proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acid has a suppressive effect on…

"Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." These wise words were spoken by none other than Albert Einstein, arguable the most famous and influential scientist to have walked this planet. Einstein was aware of the many benefits of vegetarianism, something that is not common today. More people should become vegetarians because it is better for their bodies, it is good for the environment, and it is the…

Although, there’s a few features that may be evident. This diet was “originally considered unhealthy and demonized by mainstream health authorities, mostly due to high saturated fat content”, but new studies have shown that “saturated fat is harmless” (Gunnars). Another disadvantage is that many vegetarians/vegans find it hard to participate because the majority of this diet consists of meat. Although, there are many other sources of protein throughout…

The Current dietary trends are; Paleo diet is a diet that states it is the way Humans were genetically designed to eat. In this diet you can't eat Legumes, beans, and tofu, starchy vegetables, Dairy, high fat means (salami), sugars, processed foods and salty foods. Advantages; You eat less bad things, You eat more food things (very nutritious variety of foods), Helps balance diet (less sugar and salt) helps with illnesses (diabetes and blood pressure) and Decreases your exposure to additives.…

Personal Diet Analysis Review Recent studies have shown that 2/3 of Canadian adults are now either overweight or obese (Grodner, Roth, & Walkingshaw, 2007). With heart disease beginning in early childhood, health care professionals need to implement strategies to increase the health of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Early education about nutrition is essential in order for our health care system to remain sustainable. Nutrition is study of nutrients; carbohydrates, proteins,…

In the world of biology macromolecules are the basis of all life. The four main biological macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, as well as provide a means for energy and cell support in plants. .( Parsi et al, 2016) They can be further categorized by the subtitles monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Since monosaccharides are monomers and thus simple sugars, as monomers are added to the chain…

More and more people are becoming vegetarian because of all sorts of purposes like health issues, religious convictions, animal welfare, and overuse of antibiotics in livestock as it has become more appealing and accessible. Nowadays around 7 million people in the U.S said no to meat and two million people in U.S have become vegans, forgoing any animal-based product such as eggs, butter, and cheese (Chaib, 2015). Why people choose plant-based diet over average diet? Firstly, a vegetarian diet…

obesity which could harm short and long term health. So what is obesity and how do we combat it so that we can live happy and healthy lifestyles?What is Obesity? Obesity is the condition that someone has if they have a high level of body fat and a high BMI (Body Mass Index) i.e. 30 or more. Obesity is a state of being severely overweight and therefore an obese person may struggle with simple activities or suffer from additional health issues that a person…

it was found that people who ate a Mediterranean Diet actually lived longer and experienced a lower incidence of heart disease and other issues. And at first this surprised researchers – after all, the Mediterranean Diet mainly consists of eating fats (olive oil and cheese) and wine! These are things that are traditionally thought to be bad for us. Upon further inspection it happens that in moderation – and when combined with a nutrient rich diet – they can actually be beneficial. So what…

planning out meals. Carbs have 4 calories per gram, are slow digesting, and provide a fantastic source of energy. Next is fats, which have 9 calories per gram, and the right kind of fats are wonderful for the body in the right portions. Knowing that Monounsaturated fats are better than saturated and trans fats is essential to health. Excess consumption of saturated fats and trans fats can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and even certain types of cancer. Protein contains…