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Okay, so in this health crazed society, you can go into the grocery stores and find probably thousands of reduced fat or fat free products. Most people cut out fats from their diets first before tackling other foods we put into our bodies. My opinion on this matter may be a bit controversial, but from research and articles I've read, I don't believe this is the best route to take.
FATS ARE HEALTHY! Your body needs fat, that's why when you read the nutrition labels there are percentages of how much fat you should be taking in daily. Also, fats are NOT the leading contributor to weight gain!
The first thing that should be cut from your diet is sugar. Simple sugars you find in sodas, juices, candy, white bread, and even whole wheat bread (if it doesn't say 100%) are the main reason people gain weight. It's also why the United States went from being somewhat overweight to obese throughout the 90's when fat free and reduced fat were first introduced. The problem with these fat free and reduced fat foods is that we've now taken all this flavor away, so we need to replace it with something else so people will actually eat this crap. So, the food companies replaced fats with PROCESSED CARBOHYDRATES. Take for example Oreo cookies, the "regular" Oreos say that there are 160 calories/serving of cookies, while the reduced fat says 130 calories. The problem? Those calorie counts are way too close for either one to be good for you. I'd actually even say it'd be better to eat a few less of the regular Oreos than you would of the reduced fat.
The reason simple sugars are so bad for you is that they are stored as fat easier than any other form of nutrition. So your body will save this energy for later and tackle the more complex for the energy it currently needs.
The solution to this problem is to eat healthier natural fats and carbohydrates. Fruits are a great replacement for those sweets you crave, and the sugars in fruits are more complex and actually take more energy to break down. As for fats, stay away from processed and fast foods. Those are the areas fats can be harmful. Whey and meat fats are actually good for you and should be consumed daily. Don't shy away from getting the regular cheeses and whole real eggs, just be careful about your portions. Egg yolks actually have nutritional value and shouldn't be totally avoided, just cut back a little. Instead of scrambling 4 eggs for breakfast, use 2 whole eggs and separate and use 2 egg whites. That way, you get the best of both worlds and a little more flavor without having to use processed egg substitutes. The same goes for meats, and I mean any kind of meats...trim some of the fat, but make sure to leave enough for flavor and nutrition.
Eat the natural foods God intended us to eat, not the man made crap they put on the shelves of the grocery store. Nature really is the best food source there is, just make sure you're eating the right amount.
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