Myth 3: Always Eat Low Fat
Yes, the flood waters are moving closer to Bangkok. Everyone is getting a little nervous, me included. When it rains, I can't help but wonder if that will mean one more line of defense has broken and that soon the waters will rush into the inner city area. Let's pray that there be no more casualties. When stressed I tend to eat more than I should. It's like my brain decides that eating helps relieve stress. However, it only helps short term for it ends up making me feel worried about having eaten too much. I end up looking for healthy foods to eat, which brings me to the third myth. The myth that low fat foods are always good for you.
I'm sorry to have to be the one to break the news to you, but low fat foods are NOT always good for you.
It is important to always read the food labels when you buy food. Sometimes, the food is indeed low in fat, but extremely high in sodium (salt) and sugars which are not good for you. What you think are healthy, may be hiding sugars that slow your metabolism and the main reason why your weight just isn't going down despite all the "low fat" foods. I have been prey to those "Low fat" high protein energy bars which end up being high in sugars and calories!
In addition, according to Alannah DiBona, who is a nutritionist and wellness counselor, the human body also needs fat in order to absorb a large percentage of nutrients. We need fats to help our bodies manage cholesterol and aid in weightloss.
This is great news. Yes, some fats you need to eat if you want to lose weight. It's actually healthier I think to eat everything, just be careful of how much you eat.
Fats that are good are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which comes from avocadoes, pecans, almonds and other kinds of nuts. Omega-3 fatty acids which can be found in salmon and other kinds of fatty fish such as mackerel are also good for you.
Avoid transfat which lowers your "good" cholesterol and raises your "bad" cholesterol. The opposite of what you need for a healthy life. Transfat can be found in foods which are fried, fast food, or even commercially made baked goods. Basically, most foods massed produced are not very healthy.
Therefore do not always fall for the "Low Fat" label when shopping. Read the labels and eat natural, healthy foods. The less processed the better!
I'm sorry to have to be the one to break the news to you, but low fat foods are NOT always good for you.
It is important to always read the food labels when you buy food. Sometimes, the food is indeed low in fat, but extremely high in sodium (salt) and sugars which are not good for you. What you think are healthy, may be hiding sugars that slow your metabolism and the main reason why your weight just isn't going down despite all the "low fat" foods. I have been prey to those "Low fat" high protein energy bars which end up being high in sugars and calories!
In addition, according to Alannah DiBona, who is a nutritionist and wellness counselor, the human body also needs fat in order to absorb a large percentage of nutrients. We need fats to help our bodies manage cholesterol and aid in weightloss.
This is great news. Yes, some fats you need to eat if you want to lose weight. It's actually healthier I think to eat everything, just be careful of how much you eat.
Fats that are good are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which comes from avocadoes, pecans, almonds and other kinds of nuts. Omega-3 fatty acids which can be found in salmon and other kinds of fatty fish such as mackerel are also good for you.
Avoid transfat which lowers your "good" cholesterol and raises your "bad" cholesterol. The opposite of what you need for a healthy life. Transfat can be found in foods which are fried, fast food, or even commercially made baked goods. Basically, most foods massed produced are not very healthy.
Therefore do not always fall for the "Low Fat" label when shopping. Read the labels and eat natural, healthy foods. The less processed the better!
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