Probably you
are asking what mono-unsaturated fats (also known as lipids) are- yes, you have
heard it but can’t tell the definition. Okay, am here to help you.
Maybe you
have heard people calling them Mono-Unsaturated Fatty Acids, abbreviated as
MUFAs; they are all and the same thing.
Mono-Unsaturated
Fats are fatty acids that possess one double bond in fatty acid chain
with the remaining carbon atoms having single bonds.
We have
three types of lipids:
v Mono-unsaturated
v Poly-unsaturated
v Saturated
Among the
three, Mono is the best choice to reduce a belly fat, while poly-unsaturated
are still okay. However, saturated lipids are the worst.
Poly-unsaturated
and saturated lipids take longer to be broken down to energy. Consequently, the
body stores them as fats (Just the exact opposite of your intentions to reduce
belly fat).
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What makes Mono-Unsaturated
Fats ideal for reducing belly fat?
Comparing
with the other fats, they can be broken down by the body easily. Hence they are
not stored as bulk fat. Instead, the body burns them as quickly as possible to
act as a source of energy. They are also attributed to lowering cholesterol
levels. With this combination, they make the best option. It is approximated that 30% of daily energy
intake should come from fat. The rest should come from carbs and protein
(approximately 60% and 10% respectively).
Therefore, if you want to reduce flabby belly
then Mono fats are the best.
Where can I
get sources of Mono-Unsaturated Fats?
The sources
are not limited to the following;
v Almonds
v Avocadoes
v Nuts
v Rice bran
v Sunflower seeds
v Cod liver oil
v Sesame seeds
v Rapeseed oil
v Olive oil
v Canola
In conjunction with other healthy and balanced diet, unwanted
belly fat will reduce within a short time. Subsequently, your body will improve
in health and heart related diseases will be minimized (Mono-Unsaturated Fats
are heart friendly).
References1. National Academies of Sciences
2. The New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness
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