How to Beat Fat Cravings
3 Ways to Beat Fat Cravings
Fat makes food taste good, but as we know, too much of this good thing is decidedly bad. A new study has even found that some people may be wired genetically to crave a higher amount of fatty foods than those who lack the fat-craving gene variation.
Whether or not you're wired to crave fat, being more conscious of how much you are consuming can help you reduce those cravings. Take control of your taste buds with these three ways to beat fat cravings.
- Make a "Do Not Order" list: I love this tip from Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien: never order your favorite unhealthy food when dining out. Even when you have the best intentions, you risk overindulging by finishing an entire restaurant-sized order of fries or heaping pile of buttery mashed potatoes. Save those fatty can't-stop-eating-it treats for your next home-cooked meal; you'll be able to make substitutions and tweak the recipe to make it healthier, and practice portion control.
Read on for more tips for beating your fat cravings.
- Know your types of fats: Not all fats are created equal. Carefully watching what type of fat you eat can help you cut out and stop craving the bad stuff. Try to steer clear of anything with saturated fats (like butter or lard) and trans fats; both are bad for you because they can increase your risk of heart disease and other illnesses. Instead, opt for plant-based oils, foods high in omega-3s, or other polyunsaturated fats. Read our ideas for incorporating healthy fats into your diet here.
- Eat the real deal: Fat isn't evil, and it can definitely be delicious. Eating a small portion of a food that's high in fats can be far more satisfying than eating a low-fat light option, and if you're fully satisfied, you'll be less likely to reach for more. The USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, recommends that only about 20 to 35 percent of an adult's daily diet come from fats (although that percentage varies based on your individual diet and goals). And most of that should be the healthier polyunsaturated kind — only up to 10 percent of your fat intake should include saturated fats.
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Leta,
Apparently you are not aware of recent developments regarding the anti-saturated fat campaign(1). There's growing realization that saturated fats are beneficial for weight control and heart health over a wide range of intakes as long as they are consumed in the context of adequate supportive nutrition(2). In fact, the idea that saturated fats affect heart health was a mistake in the first place, a mistake based on the assumption that saturated fat's effects on cholesterol are pathological(3). Scientific research, dating back 50 years or so, suggests the effects are purely physiological and likely beneficial(4).
I urge who read this comment to learn about the omega-6 hazard. The insertion of industrial seed oils into the food supply about a century ago has created an ongoing global(5) public health disaster of staggering proportions(6). Oils rich in omega-6s are toxic(7) in the amounts routinely consumed these days(8).
References
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRe9z32NZHY ;
2. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-05/bu-...;
3. http://www.saywhydoi.com/saturated-fats-why-satura...;
4. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-05/tau...;
5. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2003-09-28/new...;
6. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolutionary-p...;
7. http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/fats-degenera...;
8. http://www.foodandbeveragepeople.com/cm/news/satur...
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LikeFat isn't the devil that it used to be. Many publications have finally concluded that it isn't as bad as it is. Eating fats doesn't make you fat. Its only when you eat too much that the fat deposits start happening. This is what my program says and I certainly believe it to be true.
I've personally lost 180lbs since Dec 2009. My blood pressure was 160/110, now its 120/80. My cholesterol was 256 mg/dL, now its 176mg/dL. I'm no longer Pre-Diabetic and I'm in the best shape of my life. It wasn't easy but I can say that everyone can do it if they have the right program.
If you're interested in my story please head over to Zdiets.net
Cheers.
Ryan E. Parker
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LikeLife is too short to never order your favorite food!
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