6. Does Fat In Food Make Your Body Fat?

Eaten in excess, yes it does as do the other food types, but fat contains the most calories of any food - 9 calories per gram! In comparison carbohydrate and protein contain just 4 calories per gram, so keep a check on your daily fat intake. 

Remember - Calories eaten, if not burned in metabolism or physical activity, will be stored as body fat.

 Dietary fat is dense in calories and has had bad publicity since the 1960's for causing cardiovascular disease and obesity, but you must remember that fat is essential to the body. Twenty per cent of our recommended calorie intake should come from fat and certainly no less than 10%, we need it.  Currently it is recommended that the majority of the dietary fat intake  is unsaturated ; fish, seeds, olive oil, avocado, soya bean - Omega 6 and Omega 3 fats should account for part of that intake as they are crucial for normal brain function.  Unsaturated fats are considered to be beneficial for cardiovascular health, by lowering cholesterol levels and have been found to be useful in other chronic health problems and diseases; Follow this link for more information. http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega6-fatty-acids  

Recent research has suggested that saturated fats should not be excluded from the diet and that the eating of saturated fats is not the cause of health problems, but rather the quantity that is consumed. As well as red meat and dairy products, Saturated fats are hidden in processed meals, cakes, biscuits and "Fast Foods" it is added to make the food "tastier" and "improve the texture" it also increases the shelf life of the product. 
The British Heart Foundation is still promoting the consumption of unsaturated fats until further research comes up with conclusive results on the effects of eating saturated fat.  https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/preventing-heart-disease/healthy-eating/fats-explained

"The three main food groups are fats, protein and carbohydrate, all of these nutrients are required by the body to keep our bodies working healthily and effectively. A balanced diet containing all three groups and a good fluid intake will ensure adequate nutrition for everyday function and cell renewal and repair.  You cant go wrong really.
Tomorrow we will look at how to plan our Christmas Holiday treats and catering - just a little sobering detail, in advance, Alcohol Contains 7 Calories per gram!

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