What happens to the body if you eat more than 15 grams of fat at dinner?
A healthy diet includes a balanced rotation of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fats. Yes, this applies even when you are watching your weight. But this fat is not to be confused with ultraprocessed and junk food. Fats are an integral food group required for maintaining the health of our brain and brawn. Today, we tell you how important it is to include healthy fats in our diet, and what happens to the body when you go overboard during dinner?
Deepalakshmi, registered dietitian at The Cleft & Craniofacial Centre, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, shared that fat is a macronutrient that helps to provide energy. It also supports brain development and hormone production, plays an important role in cellular function, and protects organs.
“The ideal amount of fat t...