Wednesday 16 March 2011

Fat free- Low Fat Foods

Because of increasing obesity rate world wide everyone is looking for fat free foods. As fat consumption is considered to be marker for obesity.
Removing fat from diet is not the only way to weight loss as calories also count. Obesity is directly related to increase calorie consumption; it can be through fats or carbohydrates (especially sugary food).

So fat free does not necessarily means calorie free.

Other aspect is whether removing all fat from diet is good idea?

Research states that we do required some amount of fat for healthy functioning of all our body system including nervous system and brain. Fat is our second source of energy and thus to be taken in required amount.

So eliminating all fat is no good.

What you can do is opt for food fats like fats from vegetable sources like nuts and seed oils instead of read meat.

Here are some foods which help to reduce weight without any bad effects
These are full of vitamins and minerals and other essential nutrients. Fiber content in these keep you full so you won’t overeat.
Fruits and vegetables have very minute amount of fats; if fats is your concerned
Newest research states that 2-3 servings of low fat dairy such as milk and yoghurt will help to reduce your weight by burning stored fat calories as your energy source for various activities.

Multigrain:
Multigrain food products such as pasta, bread, and whole grains such as rice, barley, wheat are full of dietary fiber and contain very less fats. These can keep your blood sugar levels stable thus keeping you away from hunger pangs and reaching out for sugary snacks.
Various herbs and spices used in proper combination and quantity while cooking; help in stimulation of digestive juices and proper digestion of food and burning of calories through their thermic effect. Thus aid in weight loss.




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