Good fats are essential for consumption

Most people assume the fat is a bad thing to be avoided. Fat is considered to cause obesity and cause various diseases. However, not all fats having an adverse effect on the body, such as omega 3 and omega 6.

According to the Chairman of the Pergizi Pangan Indonesia, Prof Dr Ir H. Hardinsyah MS, that the omega 3 and omega 6 are the polyunsaturated type of fat that can not be produced by the body. Thus, this type of fat, it is very important for the body.

The image of fat cells. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1kGdpwb)

"This type of fat is important for the body, especially for the development of the child. Because, is forming tissues and cells of the body, "he said at the cooperation event of Blue Band and TP PKK Jakarta, on ​​November 10, 2015.

Furthermore, he said that the omega 3 is the most important, in fact only consumed as much as 39% of the WHO recommendations. Besides important to support optimal growth of the child, omega 3 and 6 have many benefits for the health of the body.

"If we Consume it, can make hair and skin becomes shiny, glowing eyes, can improve the brain's ability to remember, it is important for the quality of a good heart, so good for female hormone and virility," said Prof Hardinsyah further.

Omega 3 and omega 6 can be obtained from various sources of food, ranging from salmon, tuna, palm oil, eggs, tempe, tofu, green vegetables, avocado and margarine that contain omega 3 and omega 6.

Prof. Hardinsyah added to foods containing high omega 3 and omega 6, but it is costly such as tuna and salmon, can be replaced by eating eel. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INDONESIA]

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