Fats
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 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.
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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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