Cholesterol and food

Nowadays everyone is turning out to be a food freak. A drastic change has been noticed in the food habits of people across the globe. Everyone is conscious about the calories contents and oil level used while preparing the food. Many restaurants and food outlets also offer low calorie food to help people in this concern. The reason is simple, excess intakes of both can cause the problem of cholesterol further causing your heart and coronary diseases.

What is fat? It is an organic compound and most concentrated forms of energy belonging to the group of substance called ‘lipid’ found in foods. Fats are the combination of saturated and unsaturated fats depending upon the prepositions.

Fatty foods contain Saturated fats which are mostly found in animal meat and pure dairy products such as milk. A major chunk of these fats are also invisibly present in tempting items like cakes, pastries, sausages, chocolates and cheese.

Our body prepares its own saturated fats for its consumption. And, these saturated fats actually cause the problem of cholesterol which blocks the way of arteries and hence causing heart risks, obesity and some kind of cancer if taken in excess.

Liquid in room temperature, unsaturated fats do not increase the risk of heart problems for the body. It is further classified in two forms called “Polyunsaturated” and “monounsaturated” which are mainly found in vegetable and plants. Especially monounsaturated fats are responsible for reducing the LDL –cholesterol level.

We cannot live without fats but proper planning and care should be taken to keep these saturated fats out from the food. Avoid deep fried and stuffed food and instead use boiled, steamed, grilled, baked and roasted foods as they are healthier. Fruits and vegetables are also a great source of nutrition; try to include more fruits and fruit juices into your meals. Vegetables mainly green leaf like spinach and others are also good for the health. Salad can be a good option with lots of cucumber, tomatoes, sweet corn, carrots and onions that are rich in starch and fiber.

It is so easy to be healthy. Just make some considerable changes in your diet and add exercising in your daily routine and make a sensible eating plan to fight this problem.