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Is Fear of Fat Making You Fat? 
I used to tell people I didn't like avocados. The truth was that I believed they were fattening and I didn't want to get fat!
What I didn't realize then, but I know now is that sometimes our food rules hurt us more than help us. Instead of getting satiated on a nourishing fat such as an avocado, I often ended up overeating rice cakes and jam or hard pretzels. Do you find yourself craving carbohydrates? If so, you may not be getting enough fat. Shift your belief! Keep reading for the skinny on fats.
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FAT myth BUSTED.
Myth: Eating fat makes you fat.
Are you afraid of fat? Eating fat to get thin contradicts everything you've probably ever learned. You are not alone in your fear. With the low-fat, no-fat diet craze of the 80's and 90's most of us grew up with this mentality. However, fat is essential for every vital function of the body including shedding excess weight.
Why do we need it?
- Provides satisfaction, reducing the need to overeat.
- Slows the absorption of carbohydrates to balance blood sugar levels.
- Is a precursor for serotonin which controls cravings and elevates your mood.
- Warms the body
- Boosts energy levels
FUN FACT: Your brain is 60% fat.
Don't starve it!
Of course the type of fat you eat is also important. "Bad" fats can put you in a bad mood and dull the mind.
What kind of fat should you eat?
Stay away from hydrogenated and trans-fatty acids found in processed foods. These types of fats mar beauty, cause premature aging, inflammation, weight gain and disease. Read labels!** New labeling standards require food manufacturers to itemize the trans-fat content.
**Label reading tip:
Look at the package label or ingredients list to see if "partially hydrogenated," "shortening," or "margarine" are listed. These are not friendly!
Next, check the Nutrition Facts panel for trans- fat content. This number should ALWAYS be zero.
2 Essential Fats To Feed Your Skinny
- Omega 3's found in wild salmon, tuna, cod, flaxseeds, hempseeds, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. Omega-3 fats raise your metabolism, increase your ability to burn fat, help flush water from your kidneys and lower your triglyceride levels (great for your heart!)
- Omega 6's found in unheated,unprocessed sunflower oil, borage oil and evening primrose oil. Omega-6 fatty acids stimulate your thyroid, helping you burn fat rather than storing it.
Fun Fact: 80% of Americans are defficient in essential fatty acids.
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| OMEGA MEGA RECIPES!
Fat Buster Omega Dressing
8 Tablespoons flaxseed oil
6 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar (great for boosting metabolism and revitalizing skin)
6 Tablespoons lemon juice
Put all ingredients in a covered jar, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Makes 8 servings.
Basil Walnut Dressing
1 cup walnuts
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed)
4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
1-2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
In a food processor, grind the walnuts, garlic and salt to a chunky paste. Gradually whisk in the oil, then add the vinegar. Stir in the basil and season with pepper. If the dressing is too thick, thin it with water to a lighter consistency.
Makes 8 servings.
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Are other food fears making you fat?
You bet. Every week there is a new diet trend, the next quick fix to good health, a flat tummy and firmer thighs. Has it worked yet?
The truth is every "body" is unique. A pound of fat in my body may burn differently than a pound of fat in yours. If there was one way we would all be doing it.
Clear up the confusion about healthy eating!
What RESULTS can you expect?
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