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Warning from the Expert: There is no such thing as a fat-free diet!

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Huri Ozkarabulut, the Head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Istanbul Gelisim University, stated that the body's fat needs can be met with 10-15 hazelnuts, raw almonds or 5-6 walnuts to be consumed daily.

Fat consumption, which is very significant in diet, causes question marks in the minds of dieters. Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Huri Özkarabulut, Head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Istanbul Gelisim University, indicated, “We need to consume a little fat in order to take fat-soluble vitamins into our bodies. As an alternative to vegetable oils, we can increase fish consumption and meet some of our oil needs with oil seeds. At the same time, the body's fat needs can be met with 10-15 hazelnuts, raw almonds or 5-6 walnuts that we will consume daily.

“VEGETABLE OILS KEEP CHOLESTEROL UNDER CONTROL”

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayse Huri Ozkarabulut, a faculty member at Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, stated, "It is imperative to consume oils that are highly beneficial in terms of omega, such as olive oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, and maize oil. If you are not vegan, you can consume less extra solid fat by getting your saturated fat from animal products. However, unsaturated fats like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are also found in vegetable oils like sunflower oil, assist to manage cholesterol.  Hence, it is significant to take these oil types from the outside in a balanced way.
In daily life, individuals can increase their intake of healthy fats by eating 10-15 olives for breakfast or by substituting walnuts for oil when making salads.

AN EXCESS OF FAT CAUSES CANCER

Taking 10-25% of polyunsaturated fats as omega-3 is the recommended amount for preventing heart diseases, reducing the risk of cancer and healthy eating.
Consuming too much fat raises cholesterol levels, which leads to cholesterol buildup in vein walls and vein narrowing. Due to the decreased blood flow to the heart, this constriction may result in a heart attack. In the studies conducted, there is a connection between oil consumption and breast cancer, according to Ozkarabulut. She also underlined that too much-fried oil consumption increases the risk of developing stomach cancer particularly.