Just like with proteins, when we eat fat our hypothalamus can send out a signal letting us know we are full.
Be aware of foods that have undergone the Hydrogenation process. This information is usually listed on the food label. Hydrogenation is when the fat is chemically changed to make the fat hard. This isn’t great for your arteries Be aware of foods that have because the fat will stay in your arteries. Examples of foods that have usually gone through the Hydrogenation process include margarine, biscuits, cakes, frozen meals, fried foods and sweets.
Carbohydrates
The main use of Carbohydrates is that it provides the body with the energy it needs, especially for the brain and nervous system. This source of energy is used immediately.
There are good carbs, known as complex carbs, that provide sustained energy, and then there are bad carbs, known as simple carbs, that provide a spike in blood sugar. Simple carbs in most cases have little nutritional value and are very processed. Simple carbohydrates are made up of mainly fructose