Hidden
Fat in Foods
A dieter’s worst
nightmare
Ask anyone to list five foods that are
high in fat and this is what you are likely to get: French fries, fried
chicken, cheese cake, doughnuts and salad dressing. These are of course
the obvious, but what about the not so obvious? Could the hidden fat
in foods be making you fat? Are you cutting back and still not losing
weight?
Perhaps you need to take a closer look at the hidden fat in foods.
Put on your reading glasses, because you are going to have to become
a hidden fat sleuth. Here are some suggestions to help you get started.
1. Take a closer look at how you cook. If you are adding oil, butter
or other fat to rice, soups and gravies, you could easily be doubling
the calories in the foods you eat without ever noticing it. Find other
ways to flavor the pot.
2. Read food labels. A food doesn’t have to be greasy to be high in
fat. Many sugar-free foods are made with other fat to boost the flavor
or texture. If you don’t read the label, you might never know.
3. Be selective about the types of fats used in the foods you eat. While
a fat calorie is a fat calorie, different types of fats may have different
effects on your health.
Unsaturated fats are best. Saturated fats, especially the type found
in fast foods and commercially baked goods are the worst kind.
It is also a good idea to keep portions in check. Keep in mind that
the more you eat the more fat and calories you get, regardless of how
much or how littel the food might have. Choose your foods wisely.
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