Are A High-Fat Diet And Metabolism Truly Connected?
You probably have heard about high-fat diet risks and that eating foods that have a lot of fat is not good for you, but unfortunately, in recent years, high-fat diets have become very popular. Some even believe that they are the best way to lose weight! So does this mean following this diet boosts metabolism?
Is a high-fat diet and metabolism truly connected?
It is true that if you eat a lot of fat, it motivates the body to burn fat, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will burn more calories. This kind of diet won’t help you to feel full and thus eat less. Fat is not more satiating than carbohydrates.
There is new research available regarding high-fat diet risks surfacing all the time. One of the notable researchers in 2017 evaluated “the impact of perinatal high-fat (HF) diet in female Sprague-Dawley rats (F0) on glucose metabolism.”[1] The duration of this diet was eight weeks. Rats’ offspring were fed this diet for three weeks. Offspring had higher weight already at birth as well as impaired glucose tolerance and lower insulin levels.
HIGH-FAT DIET RISKS & SIDE EFFECTS:
- Obesity
- Dyslipidemia
- Impaired glucose tolerance
- The onset of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
These are all metabolic abnormalities. A high-fat diet can also lead to ketosis. It is a process which breaks down fat for energy but also quickly wastes muscle and thus slowing metabolism. And slow metabolism is not good as it makes it harder to lose weight no matter how hard you try. These are just some high-fat diet risks. Others include constipation, heart disease, etc. Fat contains more calories. You need to eat fewer calories to burn them. To feel full, you should consider high protein intake that can help to eat less and feel full. Also, high fiber foods (e.g., fruits, grains) can be good. In case there is a strong lack of any of these substances including nutrients, iron, etc., some supplements can help more quickly including Balance-Mineral Foundation.
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There is no doubt that there is a relationship between the intake of high-fat food and metabolism. Nevertheless, there are also other aspects that might be as important to have a second thought about what kind of diet you are using on your own and that perhaps it is the time to trust some nutrition specialist.
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Chen is a Functional Nutrition expert consultant, leading authority on weight management, women’s health and gluten sensitivity. She is a clinician, public speaker, educator and Amazon Best Seller author of “What If Gluten Free Is Not Enough – The Balanced Diet”.
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