As the saying goes, “it doesn't take too much”, but too little of
certain nutrients or food groups can also be bad for your health.
Take fat for example; your body, and especially your organs, need a
certain daily intake to function properly. So if you're on the fat-free diet
bandwagon, consider incorporating at least some healthy fats into your diet in
the form of fatty fish, nuts, olive oil, avocados, nut butter, or others, to
make sure your body is getting enough fat.
The following 6 signs indicate that you need more fat in your diet…
6 Signs
You’re Not Getting Enough Fat in Your Diet.
1. You
have trouble concentrating
If you're proud of cutting fat from your high-carb, high-protein diet,
you might be unable to concentrate because you're constantly hungry. There are
twice as many calories in fat as there are in carbohydrates and protein, and if
you eliminate all fat from your diet, you might not be getting enough calories
in your daily diet.
2. You
are constantly hungry
We introduced this concept earlier; fat helps keep you fuller for
longer, which means if you eat good fats (Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids) at
every meal, they will take longer to digest (compared to protein and
carbohydrates) and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
3. Crowds
make you anxious
Research done by the American Psychological Association on mice reveals
that rodents that do not consume enough Omega-3 fatty acids and are exposed to
noise become more fearful in a crowd. On the contrary, mice that consume
adequate amounts of Omega-3 remain calm in a crowded environment rich in
sensory stimuli.
4. Your
memory is failing
Research from the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB), reveals that
older adults who eat high-fat diets (nuts, avocados, poisons, olive oil)
protect their memory and cognitive functions up to a much older age. So if you
suffer from memory loss, consume a Mediterranean diet to improve and protect
your memory.
5. mood
Epidemiological research shows that a dietary imbalance can greatly
affect mood, leading to blues and depression. For example, a low intake of
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids can lead to hormonal and mood fluctuations
(anxiety, irritability, and increased depression). Consume enough healthy fats
each week, and especially 2-3 servings of oily fish, to reduce the risk of
depression and balance mood.
6. Your
dynamism is gone
If your weight is within the norm and you consider yourself to be in
good physical shape, research published by the National Institutes of Health
indicates that a lack of drive and energy after a brief period of exercise may
indicate that you are not consuming enough fat. During physical exertion, the
body uses energy from carbohydrates first, then turns to fat stores.
High-Fat Foods you should eat:
here are 9 sources of good fats that should not be neglected in your
daily diet.
- 1. Salmon
- 2. Avocados
- 3. Eggs
- 4. Nuts
- 5. Chia
Seeds
- 6. Dairy
products
- 7. Olive
and avocado oils
- 8. Dark Chocolate
- 9. Nut and seed butter