Doctors on call: Eat fat to lose fat
Weight loss has been a very popular topic and has prompted questions on nutrition and what nutrients to eat to help combat the growing concern.
I personally have lost a significant amount of weight. I have had high blood pressure, cholesterol, headaches, allergies and exercised-induced asthma.
I was young and even thought I was healthy and was taking all the correct steps to manage my health properly.
I can connect with a lot of you, because I have been there. I began to realise that those conditions were not normal and it was not acceptable to be taking medications for these common lifestyle-related conditions. I am on zero medication and maintain a healthy weight through proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle factors.
To lose weight and to reduce your cholesterol you must eat fat. Yes, fat. The key to this discussion is going to be good fat versus bad fat. Good fats are needed for proper healing and function in the body.
The brain and nervous system are composed of fat and cholesterol; the good fats must be replenished through your diet.
You may have heard that butter, cream and all products that are high in fat are unhealthy for you. Not according to science and research. In societies that have healthy fat consumption as a staple in their diet, they have very low rates of heart disease and obesity.
I personally eat more fat now and I lose weight, heres how.
Fat wont make you fat
It is the excess carbohydrates from sugars, starches and grains that are converted to triglycerides are responsible for weight gain. Fat is a very efficient form of energy; it has double the amount of energy compared to carbohydrates and proteins. When you consume healthy fats, you can go longer without feeling hungry.
You need fat to utilise Vitamins A, D, E and K
It is very common for people that desire to lose weight to try eating some vegetables or a salads. One problem is that they does not taste very good and the other is the nutrients may not be absorbed as well as you think.
Highly processed salad dressings are like poison because of the processing, but items such as olive oil make a great addition. By adding olive oil, youve added a healthy fat that make it taste good and will aid in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Fat is important for healthy natural fertility and energy levels. Omega 3s fatty acids that are found in fish are very healthy for you. To lose weight and have a healthy heart; eat more fish.
Saturated fat has been called the cause of heart disease its not. Saturated fat that is found in nature is great for your health. Coconut oil is loaded with saturated fats. Societies around the world that consume more coconuts have lower rates of heart disease, cancer and obesity.
Saturated fats that are highly processed and modified are the killer. These fats are the ones that are located in many canned and bagged items.
These food items reflect the amount of processing which damages the fat stay away from them.
The right fats boost your immunity
Butter and coconut oil promote a healthy immune system while unhealthy processed saturated fats destroy your immune system.
Healthy saturated fats strengthen bones and improve liver, lung and brain health. Saturated fats are in every cell of your body. Your diet must replace the healthy saturated fats and avoid the processed ones.
Fat makes food taste better
Ever had fat-free cheese? Ever eaten a piece of paper? Theyre kind of similar. In order to maintain a healthy diet, you must enjoy the food that you consume. Healthy fat will add flavour and allow for better absorption of nutrients.
What are the healthy fats meant for consumption? Butter, avocados, coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. Healthy proteins with healthy fat composition such as lean beef, chicken and fish are also good for you.
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Every email is read and responded to. If you have further questions and topics for future columns, please email:oncallaccess@gmail.com
I was young and even thought I was healthy and was taking all the correct steps to manage my health properly.
I can connect with a lot of you, because I have been there. I began to realise that those conditions were not normal and it was not acceptable to be taking medications for these common lifestyle-related conditions. I am on zero medication and maintain a healthy weight through proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle factors.
To lose weight and to reduce your cholesterol you must eat fat. Yes, fat. The key to this discussion is going to be good fat versus bad fat. Good fats are needed for proper healing and function in the body.
The brain and nervous system are composed of fat and cholesterol; the good fats must be replenished through your diet.
You may have heard that butter, cream and all products that are high in fat are unhealthy for you. Not according to science and research. In societies that have healthy fat consumption as a staple in their diet, they have very low rates of heart disease and obesity.
I personally eat more fat now and I lose weight, heres how.
Fat wont make you fat
It is the excess carbohydrates from sugars, starches and grains that are converted to triglycerides are responsible for weight gain. Fat is a very efficient form of energy; it has double the amount of energy compared to carbohydrates and proteins. When you consume healthy fats, you can go longer without feeling hungry.
You need fat to utilise Vitamins A, D, E and K
It is very common for people that desire to lose weight to try eating some vegetables or a salads. One problem is that they does not taste very good and the other is the nutrients may not be absorbed as well as you think.
Highly processed salad dressings are like poison because of the processing, but items such as olive oil make a great addition. By adding olive oil, youve added a healthy fat that make it taste good and will aid in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Fat is important for healthy natural fertility and energy levels. Omega 3s fatty acids that are found in fish are very healthy for you. To lose weight and have a healthy heart; eat more fish.
Saturated fat has been called the cause of heart disease its not. Saturated fat that is found in nature is great for your health. Coconut oil is loaded with saturated fats. Societies around the world that consume more coconuts have lower rates of heart disease, cancer and obesity.
Saturated fats that are highly processed and modified are the killer. These fats are the ones that are located in many canned and bagged items.
These food items reflect the amount of processing which damages the fat stay away from them.
The right fats boost your immunity
Butter and coconut oil promote a healthy immune system while unhealthy processed saturated fats destroy your immune system.
Healthy saturated fats strengthen bones and improve liver, lung and brain health. Saturated fats are in every cell of your body. Your diet must replace the healthy saturated fats and avoid the processed ones.
Fat makes food taste better
Ever had fat-free cheese? Ever eaten a piece of paper? Theyre kind of similar. In order to maintain a healthy diet, you must enjoy the food that you consume. Healthy fat will add flavour and allow for better absorption of nutrients.
What are the healthy fats meant for consumption? Butter, avocados, coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil. Healthy proteins with healthy fat composition such as lean beef, chicken and fish are also good for you.
This column is a reader directed column.
Every email is read and responded to. If you have further questions and topics for future columns, please email:oncallaccess@gmail.com
