Fats 101

1 gram of fat = 9 calories

Fats & oils (which are liquid fats) are the most energy-dense macro-nutrients. Fats contain 2.25 times the amount of calories as both proteins and carbohydrates. Fats serve as a critical component to many bodily functions such as: body temperature regulation, cellular structure, nerve transmission, vitamin absorption, and hormone production. There are several main types of fats unsaturated fats, saturated fats and trans fats (that later two lead to clogged arteries, increased risk for heart disease and etc). As far as unsaturated fats are concerned there are two categories monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, in which the essential fatty acids are all polyunsaturated fats (omega-3 & omega-6). What makes these omega-3 & omega-6 essential fatty acids is that the body cannot produce these on its on and therefore they must be consumed through diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are found natural in in egg yolk, cold water fish (tuna, salmon, etc), and shellfish (crab, shrimp, etc). Omega-3s reduce blood clotting, dilate blood vessels reduce inflammation. Omega-6 fatty acids are found in flaxseed oil, canola oil, and green leaves. Omega-6s are the opposite of the 3s because they add blood clotting and contribute to inflammation. So there is a delicate balancing act between these two essential fatty acids to achieve optimal health.

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Carbohydrates 101

1 gram of carbohydrates = 4 calories

Carbohydrates are the body's main and preferred energy source. There are 3 various kinds of carbohydrates (carbs): starch, sugar, and fiber. Monosaccharide is the simplest form of sugar: the 3 monosaccharide are glucose, fructose and galactose. Glucose is the predominant sugar in nature and the basic building block of most other carbohydrates. Fructose (fruit sugar) is found in different amounts in fruits. Galactose is combines with glucose to form a disaccharide, lactose (milk sugar). Two other dissacharides that include a glucose molecule are maltose and sucrose (table sugar).

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Protien 101

1 gram of protein = 4 calories

Proteins are the building blocks of human and animal structure. Proteins are key to the formation of the brain, nervous system, blood, muscle, skin, and hair. Proteins are also responsible for transportation of vitamins, minerals, fats, and oxygen. Proteins are also used to form antibodies, which are used by the body to fight infection. Proteins are made up of amino acids - small units necessary for growth and tissue repair. There are 8 to 10 essential amino acids which the body cannot make on its own and must be consumed through diet. Protein is the body's most plentiful substance, except for water & fat. Animal foods such as beef, fish, poultry, milk, and eggs are rich in protein. Good plant sources of protein are beans, legumes, peas, nuts, bread and cereals. Generally speaking, animal sources of protein contain all essential amino acids (known as a complete protein), plant sources do not - the exception is soy, a plant based complete protein.

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Macronutrients 101: Protein, Carbohydrates, & Fats

   

All food is composed of a varied combination of three macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. A macronutrient is a nutrient that is needed in relatively large quantities for normal growth and development of an individual. Macronutrients are the body's source for calories - energy that fuels the body. Each macronutrient has a designated number of calories per gram: proteins - 4 calories/gram, carbohydrates - 4 calories/gram, fats - 9 calories/gram.

Over the next 3 weeks we will take a more in-depth look into each macronutrient; what it does and its importance to the function of the human body. So stay tuned for the upcoming macronutrient blogs: protein 101, carbohydrates 101, & fats 101.

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