For years now, people have been trying to avoid eating foods high in fat because it supposedly “leads to weight gain and is dangerous for your heart/circulatory system”. The truth is, everyone has huge misconceptions about this oily, greasy substance called fat and these misconceptions are sabotaging our ability to eat well and lose weight. Fat isn’t the enemy, as many of you have been led to believe.
Believe it or not, you actually need fat (the healthy type, but we will talk about that later) in your diet. It can help lower your risk of chronic conditions - the exact opposite of what people usually think! - including heart diseases, diabetes and strokes. It keeps your skin supple and your hair radiant. This is because many high fat foods are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which can help you stay satisfied between meals, supporting a healthy body weight. To find out about all the science behind it check out this link:
HEART MATTERS
But how do you know which fats are good for you? Rather than worrying about your total fat intake, focus on improving the quality of your diet. One of the best examples of a well-balanced diet is the Mediterranean. I’m not going into details but you can read more about it at
Eating more whole foods and healthy fats is a good way to start. The trouble with going fat-free is that often, people assume that foods labelled as “fat-free” are a better choice when shopping in supermarkets, but if you check the labels more carefully, you will come to realize that they actually contain more harmful ingredients. They are typically higher in added sugar, preservatives, artificial flavours and colours. While it’s true that certain high fat foods such as fast food and fried foods should be restricted in a healthy, nutritious balanced diet, many fat rich foods such as full fat dairy, egg yolk, avocado, nuts and coconut are important to include in your dietary patterns. Think good fat, not fat-free. When added to your diet in healthful ways, these items can help you reach and maintain an ideal weight since they provide you with essential nutrients. In fact, they may help boost weight loss by decreasing hunger-promoting hormones and increasing feelings of fullness.
A common diet myth is that eating fat leads to weight gain. Dietary patterns that are very high in fat, including ketogenic and low-carb, high-fat diets have been shown to promote weight loss. If you are interested in giving it a try, visit:
Low-carb diets tend to be higher in fiber, vegetables, legumes and protein. A successful low-carb diet may promote weight loss in the following ways:
Lowers calorie intake: A high protein intake decreases calorie intake by suppressing appetite and increasing the number of calories burned
Increases fullness: A high intake of certain types of fiber may reduce calorie intake by increasing fullness
Fights cravings: Low-carb diets may suppress carb and sugar cravings
Simply put, low-carb diets work because they promote a healthier diet.
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