Diet Goals? Don’t Skip the Fat…
Fat may not be the diet villain we were led to believe, at least when it comes to “healthy fats”. For years we have heard that fats make you fat! We had the “fat free” craze of the 90’s with all the low fat and fat free versions of our favorite foods showing up on the grocery shelves. You may have noticed though if you look at the labels of the “fat free” foods, they typically have higher amounts of sugar to compensate for the taste.
You’ll be happy to know that our bodies DO need a small amount of fat to stay healthy, maintain an active metabolism, and keep our heart and bodies functioning properly. It comes down to choosing your fats wisely! Healthy fats can help keep our appetite satisfied so we are not craving and eating all the sweet and sugary foods. When mixed with a well-balanced nutritious meal, they can help slow down the digestion process reducing the amount of insulin released, keeping us from those unhealthy cravings while helping reduce our risks of Type II Diabetes!
Not all fats are created equal, so choosing wisely is the key!
