Saturated fat

bad reputation because of its high content in saturated fat. Yet, for thousands of years coconut has been a main part of the islanders' diet in the Tropics and still remains so today. Studies also show lower levels of heart disease and obesity among these populations as well. So why was coconut oil shunned for all of these years? In the 70's and 80's inaccurate studies were done that led to the conclusion that coconut oil was way too high in saturated fat and should be avoided. What their…

What is the act that people from all around the globe share? They share the act of eating, most importantly eating meat in all its forms whether it be beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and more less common ones depending on the geographic area. This may give some people heart attacks or cause even a few to faint from the shock, but there are people gracing this earth who don’t enjoy or have interest in the act of eating meat at all. Their mouths don’t start salivating when they see a barbeque rib;…

Human organism needs a sufficient amount of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. The balance of these substances allows you to lose weight, feel better, look younger and healthier. Protein Protein molecules are made of combinations of amino acids. Their various combinations give special properties to molecules. Proteins are required for metabolic reactions and they construct "skeleton" of cells and the body's various tissues - muscles, skin, nerve fibers. Protein molecules are…

Examples of proteins are nuts, meats, and beans. Carbohydrates: source of energy for the body, simple and complex carbs. Examples are fruits, pasta, sugar, and, grain. Fats: store energy, aid in development of cells, serve as components of hormones and vitamins, and protect organs. There are saturated and unsaturated fats. Examples are oil, wax, and butter. Question 2: Janine is correct, Brains cells use glucose to fuel cellular activities, the…

food choices are the best sources? Red meat contains the highest amounts of BCAAs. All protein sources contain BCAAs, therefore meats that are primarily made up of protein so these will contain BCAAs. You should stick to lean meats and avoid saturated fats as these can increase your risk of heart…

While working through the case study, we were asked to calculate the number of calories in Elizabeth’s lunch versus Charonda’s lunch. After converting all the nutritional information over to calories, we were able to see that Elizabeth’s’ meal had a total of 792 calories. Charonda’s meal had a total of 606 calories. Both were high but Charonda made slightly better choices than Elizabeth. They also did not follow their own advice to keep their lunch light. When looking at their intake,…

digestion, the stomach. Hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin help to digest protein. The acid is produced by a hormone which is created by specific cells in the stomach. Pancreas and Fat Digestion The pancreas is the first organ that digests fats. It secretes chemicals, which break complex fats into simple fats which are easier to…

People all over the world habitually use oils and fats for their daily cooking, in order to add quick energy and taste, but also to complement their food with certain health benefits. Different oilseeds and nuts, as well as animal fats, have served as the source for these fats. Among these, palm oil has been historically one of the most commonly used fats in the world. African populations have traditionally relied upon red palm oil and coconut oil, as well as groundnut and sesame oil. Palm oil…

contains water, fat, protein, lactose and minerals as major constituents. The proportions of these constituents vary with species of the animal. For example, Mare’s milk contains only about 1.6% fat, while Reindeer’s milk contain 22.5% fat. Apart from this, the composition also varies with several other factors, viz., the breed of animal, the feeding pattern, season, lactation period, age of animal, environment, etc.. Total solids in a milk is the Sum of milk fat and solid-not-fat (TS= fat +…

INTRODUCTION I. One percent of the US population is committed to healthy diet that makes it roughly 3.7 million people that are committed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. II. It has been proved by an incredible number of doctors and nutritionists that not consuming a lot of red meat and constantly eating a lot of vegetables is incredibly healthy for the ones health. III. Since I switch my diet to a vegan diet due to religious reasons I can assure that being on a vegan diet cleans the body from…