njchica
02-13-2004, 12:02 PM
This leads me nicely on to my next series of points related to the problems that can be associated with a low fat diet. It can be assumed that a very low fat intake will leave you deficient in a variety of nutrients. A lack of essential fatty acids found in various oils is bound to raise a series of health issues. Dull flaky skin, problems controlling blood pressure, inflammation and blood clotting are all the result of a lack of essential fatty acids. A certain amount of fat is absolutely essential to utilise the various fat-soluble vitamins-A, D and E. These vitamins are essential in their own rights and to a certain extent can be attained from their precursors. However vitamin E represents much more of a problem. It is found in few foods, namely egg yolks, nuts and vegetable oils. A deficiency in this vitamin can leave our cells wide-open for free radical attack as it is reputed to have many anti-oxidant properties. It has also been argued that vitamin E has an ability to reduce muscle soreness after strenuous exercise. Finally low body fat can also harm your bones, in females low oestrogen levels caused by very low fat diets result in a loss of the minerals found in bones, therefore bone loss.
In conclusion, it is important to realise that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to fats. It is of equal importance to realise that all fats are not bad, in fact some such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated actually help lower cholesterol.
http://www.dot-fitness.com/articlesdbcontent.asp?art icleName=Fat+Facts.
In conclusion, it is important to realise that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to fats. It is of equal importance to realise that all fats are not bad, in fact some such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated actually help lower cholesterol.
http://www.dot-fitness.com/articlesdbcontent.asp?art icleName=Fat+Facts.