Eat Whole Fat – Not Low or No Fat
All this fat-free and low-fat advice – forget it! You need full fat, whole fat foods because your brain needs it. Also, in moderation, it can help your metabolism to lose weight. *** However, check with your doctor first because you might have cholesterol or other issues that prohibit full fat.
If you opt for no fat or low fat, you may be making a bad choice. Full fat is needed for your brain – which is also why kids need fat as their brain develops. The processes to remove fat may also be questionable – it may put more chemicals in your system.
If you have high cholesterol or should not have dairy, then find other sources of fats like coconut or fish oils.
Don’t use fat substitutes – margarine and such are what you do not want in your system – a chemical concoction which is bad for you. Enjoy butter – it’s not bad for you (though it should be from organic, pasture fed cows). Enjoy whole milk, cream, and full fat yogurt – but not too much, and only if it is ok for your system.
The key is to use in moderation – not a lot each day. The ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 is at issue with the substitute fats. They need to be in a balance to work to help you lose weight and not gain weight. Dairy might cause cholesterol issues for some – so avoid cream (maybe just a squirt of whole milk) and such if you are told to – substitute better options.
You can also use coconut oil fat – it is good for your brain. Seeds, nuts, avocado and fish all have beneficial fats. Olive oil is very good, as well as flax seed oil. Stay away from trans-fats and saturated fats.
It can help you lose weight, to eat some fat – you will tend to be less hungry and feel satisfied. You will digest food slower, allowing slower breakdown of carbohydrates, and increase your ability to burn fat.
Certain vitamins require fat, to be dissolved in. If you put some butter on a vegetable, you can help the nutrients in certain vegetables absorb better. Or take vitamins with fat. Vitamins A, D, E, and K need to be taken with fats.
If you are overweight or have a health issue – check with your doctor because you might need to be more careful about eating fats.
Whatever you do – don’t overdo the fat consumption. Eat in moderation and make sure to watch how much fat you ingest – it’s easy to eat too much. But if you are able, go ahead and enjoy eating some whole fat…
P.R.
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