Fat
If you want to lose weight your in the right place.
Most of us are focused on fat. It is all that we hear about
these days. Since the time we are kids we are told that fat
is bad for us. Some people are more worried about calories
than fat. To be honest you should be worried about both. You
need to make sure that your diet isn't full of junk food.
You should be getting your calories from foods that are good
for you. Who cares about not eating any fat, if all your calories
come from sweets? I'm not sure how much I believe fat is the
bad thing we make it out to be. I'm starting to believe that
carbs are the real evil in the diet empire. I really do think
this is why so many people are overweight in this world
Think about it like this. How many cultures in the world eat
bread? Most of them eat some sort of bread. Bread for some people
is the focus of the meal. In the old days, women spent all day
long making breads. This is also true with pasta in some regions
of the world. A lot of places eat some sort of pasta with every
meal. What about rice? The same thing. The Irish and potatoes?
The same thing. These are all carbs.
Most people eat these every day of their lives. I think we
are addicted to carbs. I know I am. I eat so much bread and
other carbs that I don't know what I would do without them.
That, adds a tire around the waste line. I'm not saying that
carbs are worse than fat per se. I mean, fat has its problems
too. You eat too much of it, you are getting yourself ready
for a heart attack. I mean, your body can only handle so much
of them. We have all seen young men get heart attacks at an
early age. So, we know that fat is bad.
Not all fat is the same though. Some fat is worse than others.
Let's talk about these different kinds of fat. We have items
that are lower in saturated fat. These would include meats
and cheeses. They don't have as much fat as the items we will
be talking about next. On the other hand, you have items that
are more saturated than meats and cheese. These tend to be
anything deep fried. They will include, donuts, french fries,
potato chips.
The second is what you need to stay away from. These are high
in calories. They also will clog your arteries. I hate to
say it, but the good stuff in life has its risks. I'm not
saying that you shouldn't ever eat these items, but eat them
in moderation. That is the key. Don't eat them every day,
but once per week. Don't go hog wild on a whole bag of chips.
Instead, get a small bag that is enough for one or two servings.
This way, you won't be tempted to eat the whole bag.
Oils such as olive oil are low in sat fats. You should use these
when ever you can. Keep in mind though, you should only use
a little of oil. Make sure to always use non stick cookware.
This is a must and a great investment for your health. By using
non stick cookware you won't have to use as much oil when cooking.
If you get the good stuff, you might not have to use any at
all. I think that you should watch your caloric intake as well
as your fat. I would say that they should go hand in hand. I
would pay close attention to how much carbs you are eating each
day. I know that I sound like a broken record, but I do think
people are too dependant on them. They are a good source of
energy, but you will feel burnt out if you eat them too much.
I think you know what I am talking about. You feel like you
need a nap all the time.
There are also health risks involved with a diet high in fat.
You are at higher risk of having sugar problems and heart
disease. Plus a whole host of cancers that most people don't
have a risk for. People who eat high fat diets also have skin
problems. I think people who eat too much fat have very bad
complexion. Their skin almost looks like leather.
I hope that you don't finish reading this and think that you
should cut out all of the fat in your diet. That isn't my
intent. Instead, you should look at the big picture. You can
eat some fat, just don't go licking a block of lard as a refreshing
snack on a hot summer day.
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