How Fruits Can Turn Bad Fat Into Good Fat
Did you know fruits contain fats that aren't necessarily healthy for you? So why do so many dietitians recommend eating them? Discover the component that transforms bad fat into good.
If you've ever wondered how you can enjoy fruits like watermelons, grapes, and berries that are rich in fats—research points to one key component found in them: it's called resveratrol.
Resveratrol is essentially a natural compound with numerous health benefits, the most significant being its ability to transform bad fat into good fat. Although the effects are still under study, here's what research tells us so far:
The human body contains different types of fat, including white adipose tissue known as WAT and brown adipose tissue known as BAT. White fat stores energy as triglycerides, while brown fat helps generate substances that burn calories. This is often referred to as 'good fat' because it helps regulate body weight and metabolism.
A study, published in a journal on obesity, found that resveratrol contains a special protein named sirtuin 1, which influences not only metabolic processes but also how our bodies store and utilize fat. The research further proved that sometimes resveratrol can 'switch' white fat into brown fat, a process known professionally as 'browning'. By doing so, it boosts energy and improves metabolic rates.
