The Truth About Low Fat Diets

For a long time, people thought fat was the enemy, prompting the proliferation of low fat diets. Low fat diets rely on the premise that if you eat low fat foods, you'll eat fewer calories, and therefore lose weight. Because many fats are linked to health problems, nutritionists demonized fats as a whole.

It seems rational that eating low calorie foods would result in weight loss. The problem is that many high fat foods are good for you, since some types of fats are good, and many low fat foods are horrible for you, leading you to crave more. Think of a typical cocktail--no fat, but plenty of sugar and calories.

If everyone who followed a low fat diet ate fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats, it would be possible to see success. As long as you can eat low fat foods that won't trigger an insulin rush (result of eating high sugar foods), you may find yourself limiting calories and losing weight. High carb foods do not satisfy your hunger for long, and they also create cravings for more high carb foods, creating a cycle of eating more and more to satiate your cravings. The other problem with most low fat diets is they ignore the need for calorie control, and too many calories--no matter what kind of calories--results in fuel stored as fat.

The healthy solution? Eat a diet full of high protein, high fiber, and complex carbs, avoiding simple sugars and unhealthy fats such as trans fats and saturated fats. This means you can eat salmon, tuna, nuts, avocados, and olive oil, in moderation, of course.

Every healthy weight loss program emphasizes calorie control, wise menu choices, and exercise. If you decide to try a low fat diet program, make sure you eat plenty of lean meats, complex carbs, and high fiber foods such as beans and legumes, staying far away from high sugar foods.

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