Fat is part of every cell in the body. It is needed to make hormones and acts as cushion to bones and body organs. Fat also gives heat to the body and helps it maintain normal temperature. Fats from food carry fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K into the body. These are some of the good things that fat can do.
Fat derived from food stays in the stomach longer and gives one a feeling of being full. Thus, the feeling of hunger is delayed compared to someone whose food intake is almost fat-free.
However, a high fat diet is not healthy. Too much fat intake increases a person’s risk for many illnesses like heart attack, stroke, diabetes, gout, gallbladder disease, and others. There are studies suggesting that high fat and high cholesterol in the diet of someone with high blood pressure can lead to loss of hearing. A link between high fat intake and the risk for breast, colon, and prostate cancer has also been observed.
Low Fat Protein Diet
Too much fat in the body is unsightly and that is the reason why liposuction currently ranks as the number one procedure frequently performed by plastic surgeons in the country.
To preserve the permanent benefits of liposuction, patients are advised to observe healthy eating habits. The following low fat protein diet is not only applicable to patients who have undergone liposuction; it will work as well for all who wish to be fit and healthy:
• Get into the habit of using skim or low fat milk.
• Choose low fat yoghurt over sour cream, skim milk cheese or reduced fat cheese over regular cheese.
• Trim fat from meat and remember to stick to lean meat.
• Remove poultry skin before eating, it is very high in fat.
• Ground poultry has lower fat and it is recommended as a substitute for ground beef.
• When buying ground beef, choose one with the least visible fat.
• Fish contains less fat than most meat. Shrimp, lobsters, scallops, and crab, and most shellfish are low in fat.
• It is better to use a rack when roasting, broiling or grilling meats so fats can drip off.
• Avoid buying canned tuna in oil, it has seven times more fat than tuna canned in water.
• Poached, steamed, or broiled fish is a healthy alternative to breaded, battered, or fried fish.
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