Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated: January 15, 2016, 12:14 PM
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A high fat diet is so delicious and comforting. Yes, it add kilos to your waist but did you know about these really scary things it can do to your body? Scroll through to find out!
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Ruins your sense of smell: According to a study published in the journal Neuroscience, a high fat diet leads to structural and functional changes in the olfactory system. The researchers claim that a high fat diet interferes with the association of smell and adaptability to a smell.
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Leads to depression and mental disorders: You've probably heard how a high-fat diet can cause heart disease, but a new study claims that it can also affect your brain. According to the researchers, a high-fat diet alters the mix of bacteria in your gut and hence alters your behaviour, increasing your risk of anxiety and depression.
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Reduces diabetes risk: A study claims that consumption of high-fat dairy products on a regular basis reduces your risk of diabetes. The study showed that people with the highest consumption of high-fat dairy products had a 23% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those with the lowest consumption (1 or less per day).
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Is more dangerous to men than women: According to a new study published in the Journal Cell Reports, eating meals high in fat could be more harmful to men than women. The study explains that male and female brains respond differently to a high-fat diet, and this increases the chances of men developing obesity.
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Increases your risk of breast cancer: Although various studies claim otherwise, a study published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute claims that a high-fat diet increases your risk of developing several different types of receptor-positive breast cancers.
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Can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A study has found a correlation between a high fat diet and liver disease. It claims that a hyper-caloric diet with frequent meals increases intrahepatic triglyceride content and fat around the waist. Obesity leads to the accumulation of abdominal fat and fat in the liver, making non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) one of the most prevalent diseases of the liver.
