Some fats are treated unfairly. The common notion is that consuming fat will make you fat and will cause weight gain. Majorityof the people are taking this wonderful thing for granted. Don't get us wrong, the kind of fat we are talking about is the good kind of fat, those that do not cause too much cholesterol and block our arteries.
The good kind of fat actually helps in our metabolism and digestion. It fuels our body to burn more calories and stimulate unneeded fat burning. It also helps us feel fuller, hence, stopping us from overeating.
Not only it brings balance to our nutrition, Fats also have beautiful effects that can be reflected in our appearance,in other words, fats make us pretty inside and out. Some nutritionists suggest that ithese healthy fats actually give great skin, good hair and a healthy glow to boot.
It may be a cliché that being healthy is the best way to be beautiful physically, but it's true. "Beauty is rooted in health and good fats can feed, hydrate and moisturize the skin, nourishing cells from within," Amy Morris, a Naturopathic Nutritionist, told BT.
According to Readers Digest, our skin is the first thing that signals that we are ageing. As we grow older, we notice that our skin becomes thinner and drier and other unpleasant things like wrinkles, age spots, large pores, etc. Everything is natural, and that's just how our life goes.
But, you can delay it and make the effects less visible by taking care of your skin as early as possible. The best way? Eat healthy. The saying goes "Beauty is only skin deep." But what is important is our health.
In fact, here are 5 reasons why you should be including (the healthy) fats in your diet:
1. They can give you the 'glow'
Of course you can't take this literally, there's no way your skin can light up. But we all understand the glow, is the radiance, the freshness of healthy skin.
Fat contains Omega 3 fatty acids-EPA that is scientifically proven to do miraculous things to our skin. This fat component regulates oil production, as well as boost hydration, which keeps our skin oil-free and moisturized.
2. They can offset signs of aging
Fat contains Omega 3, which are EPA (eicosapentaenoic) and DHA (docosahexaenoic).
A study conducted in 2005 published in the Journal of Lipid Research (LINK) discovered that EPA helps in blocking the release of the UV-induced enzymes. These enzymes eat away our body's natural collagen, causing lines and sagging skin. According to Health Magazine, EPA is both an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent, it can protect against sun damage and help repair it.
3. Fat protects our skin from sun damage
Continuing the logic, Omega 3 fatty acids contain properties that protects our skin from the harmful rays of the sun. According to the World Health Organization, EPA reduced incidences of sunburn and UV radiation-induced skin breaks.
4. Fat is good for your hair
According to Hair Scientists Organization, Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been proven to help improve hair quality and density, decrease instances of hair loss and restore an overall hair cycle balance.
The omega 3 we get from fat can also make our hair less dry and brittle, making it stronger and less prone to breakage and split ends. It can also prevent (and aid to) dry and flaky scalp and dandruff production.
5. They can help strengthen nails
Our nails could be used to recognize nutrient deficiencies. Brittle, oddly colored nails can signal a problem on our health. Omega 3 acids can lubricate and moisturize your nails, which can prevent a brittle, dry and unhealthy nails.