Todays foods have “horrible fats” which contributes to weight gain and a multitude of health risks (heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, fatty liver…)
Bad Fats
Avoid saturated fat (max ~ 5g/meal) and No trans-fats (zero)
Saturated fats
- fatty meats (grease, bacon and sausage…)
- many dairy products (fatty cheese, coffee creamers, ice cream…)
- fast food (burgers, pizzas…)
- junk food (candy bars…)
Warning, these fats raise total blood cholesterol levels, so don’t let the label “no cholesterol” fool you.
Trans-fat and hydrogenated oils
- fried food (french fires, deep fried foods…)
- quick snacks (chips, crackers…)
- bakery products (donuts, cookies, pastries…)
These are all the dangerous fats that will extend a product’s shelf life, and may make yours shorter!
Better Fats
mono- and polyunsaturated fats (good) and omega-3 (the best)
Alternatively, we now hear about “healthy fats” and you may ask doesn’t eating fat make you fat? The answer is no, not all fats, as long as you consume them in moderation. Simply put, trying to choose good fats might help with weight loss and improve your health.
In fact, the little fat and oil in meals and salads help with satiety and fullness; that means better portion control and healthier choices.
- Monounsaturated fats are found in high ratios in natural foods such as olives and avocados.
- Polyunsaturated fat found mostly in nuts (walnuts), seeds (sesame, sunflower), krill and canola oils.
- Omega-3 important for anti-inflammatory actions, healthy brain and reduced risk for heart disease.
We say eat your omega-3 (fish, egg-yolk, broccoli…), then supplement (fish oil, flax, krill…)
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