A Line of High Fatty Foods, but Good for Your Health

TRIBUNBATAM.id - It is Not always that the high fat foods bring the bad effects on health.

In fact, as long as we eat healthy, high-fat foods, various kinds of benefits for the body can be obtained.

Consumption of fat becomes an important part in maintaining health. Because fat is the main energy source besides carbohydrates and protein.

Consumption of fatty foods is also beneficial in the process of absorption of some vitamins and minerals that the body needs.

It's just that we have to be wiser in consuming high-fat foods. Because, there are several types of fat that are not good for health. 

Yes, the fat content in food is diverse. Some contain bad fats and some contain healthy fats.

What is said bad fat is saturated fat and trans fat.

This type of fat is found in foods such as red meat, chicken skin, various dairy products, eggs, french fries, pizza, and biscuits.

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Meanwhile, unsaturated fats are considered as healthy fats that are good for health.

Some types of healthy, high-fat foods include: 

1. Fish

Fish included in high-fat foods that are good for health. The high fat content of omega-3 fatty acids in fish is important for the health of the body and brain.

Thus, consuming enough fish can make the brain work more optimally. The content of omega-3 fatty acids is also closely associated with a reduced risk of stroke, heart attack, and Alzheimer's.

To get healthy fats in fish, consume fish that do not contain high levels of mercury, such as salmon, sardines, cob, snapper, and tuna. 

2. Avocados

The calories contained in avocado 77 percent comes from fat.

However, the fat contained in avocados is a monounsaturated fat that is good for heart health.

In addition, the benefits of avocados are also obtained from the mineral content, phytonutrients, folate, fiber, iron, potassium, lutein, beta carotene, and vitamin E. 

3. Beans

Nuts are rich in fat, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, and vegetable protein that the body needs.

The types of fat contained in nuts are also classified as healthy fats that are good for health.

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For example, walnuts that contain omega 6 fatty acids called linoleic acid. This fat is good for heart health. 

Besides walnuts, the recommended nuts are almonds and macadamia nuts.

It's best to choose a processed bean product without added salt, sugar and oil. 

4. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate is a high-fat food that is very delicious.

Besides fat, dark chocolate also contains fiber and various minerals such as iron, magnesium, manganese and copper.

This type of chocolate is also very rich in antioxidants.

According to research, consumption of dark chocolate about five times per week, can reduce the risk of death from heart disease.

Dark chocolate can also improve brain function and protect skin from the sun.

However, make sure the dark chocolate consumed is of good quality and does not contain a lot of mixture. 

5. Pure olive oil

The next high-fat food is pure olive oil.

The fat content found in pure olive oil is monounsaturated oil which is good for health.

Consumption of pure olive oil in the right levels can reduce the risk of heart disease.

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In addition, the fat content in olive oil can also reduce the risk of plaque formation due to bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body. 

Well, that's a list of a number of healthy high-fat foods. But the thing to remember is, don't forget to eat fibrous food.

Therefore, dietary fiber will help the body digest high-fat foods and help overcome constipation.

Then, if we are in a special health condition, then consulting with a doctor or nutritionist is a wise step before consuming high fat foods. (*) 

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