I AM GOING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING THAT WILL SHOCK YOU!! Believe it or not, bacon is a healthy food! Each serving of bacon contains an appreciable amount of monounsaturated fats—the same kind of fat found in “heart healthy” olive oil (as well as canola oil). Bacon fat acts as a natural antimicrobial—in other words, it helps fight dangerous bacteria, similar to garlic. The fat in bacon is also rich in Vitamin D, which in addition to helping build strong bones, also helps protect you against cancer, heart disease and diabetes, as well as strengthens your immune system functioning. In addition, bacon contains phosphatidylcholine – a powerful antioxidant important for brain function. The saturated fat in bacon helps lower your risk of developing heart disease by reducing lipoprotein (a), a known risk factor in the development cardiovascular disease. Also, since saturated fats make food taste better and increase satiety, plus make you feel fuller longer, they also encourage weight loss. They also protect your liver from dangerous toxins and help promote healthy lung function. And saturated fat is absolutely CRUCIAL for your brain. Your brains is mostly made up of saturated fat and cholesterol, and every single nerve pathway and energy fluctuation is saturated fat driven. So it should be no surprise that studies have linked a low-fat diet with conditions such as depression, mood swings, brain fog and impaired cognition. Saturated fat is also your heart’s preferred fuel, plus it also contains substantial amounts of fat-soluble Vitamins A, E and K (in addition to Vitamin D mentioned above).
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:25:47 +0000
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