Fat And The Weight Loss Myth

Many of us are fully aware of all the talk about how the amount of fat we consume is responsible in large part to how over weight people are; not only in America but in other parts of the globe.

What your not told is that it's the type of fat and the amount of empty calories that you consume that is responsible for your weight gain.  In fact your body needs fat so that it can function correctly and carry out a whole host of biological functions.

Are you aware that a lack of fat in diet can increase your risk of getting osteoporosis, that a lack of fat can be bad for your major organs and brain.  Fat is an energy source that helps your body produce several different hormones that it needs and fat is also responsible for the transportation of vitamins and minerals through out the body.

The first thing you need to realize when your trying to loose weight is that not all fats are bad for. As with all things in life some things are good for you and some things are not, and that over indulging even in the good things can have bad consequences.

If you don't already know TRANS FATS BAD FOR YOU! These are the fats that are commonly used in restaurants and fast food joints, potato chips and many other snacks we consume. These fats don't break down in the body and tend to clog up ones arteries.

So what are the fats that are good for the body? Saturated, Mono-Unsaturated and Poly-Unsaturated fats are good for you. The sources for these fats include avocados, salmon, trout, poultry, peanuts, walnuts, almonds and sunflower seeds.

Another source of healthy fats is olive oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, most fish oils because they are high in Omega 3 which helps keep your heart healthy. Another source of Omega 3 is flax seed oil.

Omega 3 helps lower your blood triglyceride levels, lowers bad cholesterol, reduces your risk of arterial clots, reduces your risk of getting high blood pressure and much more...

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