Don't fear FAT!!

TamTastic

Hey guys!!

I wanted to post this to possibly help those new to the weight-loss thing. So many of us get caught up in the "low-fat" idea and deprive ourselves. I used to make that mistake myself.

The day I started to think about the term "essential fatty acids" is the day my life and my confidence in doing this forever changed. I realized that weight-loss and maintenance is not about deprivation but more about making better choices and being sensible. I posted the link to a couple of articles I found about why fat is important to our diets.


Here is a quick reference to start with:
What Type of Fat is "Good"?

By good fat, I mean non-saturated fat - both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated.This type of fat or oil has numerous health benefits.

* It transports fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K throughout the body.
* It cushions and protects internal organs.
* Essential fatty acids (EFAs), benefit your heart, metabolism and immune system.
* Some EFAs are used by the body for structural, hormonal and electrical functions rather than for energy. These EFAs increase metabolic rate and increase fat burn off resulting in loss of weight.
* Fat is a concentrated source of energy.


Here are a couple of links to read as well:

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/nutrition-labels-9/good-fats-bad-fats

http://www.eatingdisordersonline.com/nutritional/fats.php

havingitall

Thanks Tam, it's always good to have more information on making your body work better!

Jaymie

great post !!! thank u