Fat Information
If you want information on fat 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.
Types of Fat
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.
Good Fat - Low In Saturated Fat
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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