Many of us have a love/hate relationship with fat.
For years we were made to believe that fat was to be avoided if we wanted to stay healthy.
But there is a huge difference between the fat we get from fried and fast foods and other types of fat.
While the different types of fat have long been discussed, a recent study has found results that differentiate saturated fat and unsaturated fat in a huge way.
Eating food rich in saturated fat, like fast food, butter and cheese affect the part of the brain that helps regulate hunger called the hypothalamus.
According to Boldsky.com, eating a meal rich in saturated fat causes inflammation in the brain. It also reduces your cognitive function which makes it more difficult to control eating habits.
This means that a diet containing a lot of saturated fat can make your brain believe you are more hungry after eating this type of food, rather than feeling full. It was also mean that people struggle to control their eating habits – how much they consume, when to stop eating and what type of food to eat. All of which are symptoms that can lead to obesity.
So now you know why you’re always hungry even after eating a McDonalds meal.
But don’t fear fat altogether. The study found that eating a diet rich in unsaturated fat (good fats) had did not have the effect that saturated fat did.
According to results brain function remains normal and manages to restrain from eating more than necessary.
So basically don’t be afraid to load up on avocados, nuts and fish.
Everyone loves the odd takeaway and fast food treat, and while we shouldn’t deprive ourselves of the things we like, it is important to know how it affects our body and our brain.
