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| It is important to distinguish between good fats and bad fats, and to cut out the latter. When you reduce fat in your diet, you should focus on "unnatural" fats -- oils and fats that have been processed (using hydrogenation, for example). Many of them oxidise easily and are missing some of their original nutrients. For example, while a diet low in saturated fat is a major way to combat heart disease, a diet low in omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats could be counterproductive. You do need to have some fat in your diet. The ones that are best for you are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which come from plant sources like peanuts and olives. Directions Reducing fat in your diet doesn't mean you will face a life of tasteless dry meals and fat-free cookie boxes in your cupboards. |