I guess I'm showing my age here by referencing Wo Fat, an old television show villain from Hawaii 5-0. An old classmate of mine from medicial school got that same nickname, much to his chagrin.
I've always hated low fat and no fat foods. They usually end up in the "disgusting" category in my book, and the garbage disposal in my home.
I will say there are a few low or no fat foods that actually make the grade. You find them by sticking to foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Take Jersey tomatoes for instance, with a couple drops of olive oil, some balsamic vinegar, and a hint of salt and pepper.
There's watermelon as well.
Fresh peaches? Or cherries?
Salad can be excellent if it's pulled fresh from the ground.
However as a realist I understand these aren't everyday foods, or even every month. But if you can make it happen, go for it. It'll be better for you than Pop Tarts and microwaved mac and cheese, that's for sure.
And the packaged low fat and no fat foods are full of artificial sweeteners. They're more chemical constructs than real food.
I think it's best to follow the late Julia Childs' approach, where she said, "If you want to lose some weight, eat a little less. You don't need to eat a 16 ounce steak, or a one pound potato. Butter isn't your enemy, gluttony is!" My kind of girl.
Let's face it, it doesn't take Larry The Cable Guy to break down why Hot Pockets are bad for you, although it's a fun discourse if you get the chance.
One of the big keys to long-term weight loss is eating real food in as close to its natural state as possible. Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, lean meats. If you've ever had the opportunity to eat with a group of chefs, you would be very surprised at what they really like. Almost everything they like is very simple, and there isn't much fuss. But the ingredients are pristine.
It used to be a pain to get good ingredients for cooking.
But now we can, so with a minimum of effort you can find really good fresh food. So gradually introduce this into your diet. Start with one day a week, or one meal a week.
There was a study I just finished reading showing that people who made changes in their diets, and I'm not talking radical changes, as well as supplemented with pharmaceutical grade fish oil, lost weight and kept it off.
Good news to see yet another study showing pharmaceutical grade fish oil and a better diet make for a dynamite combination.
So start making changes today and tomorrow, or the next day, you won't have to sit around in an overcrowded waiting room reading old magazines - if you know what I mean. - 15634
I've always hated low fat and no fat foods. They usually end up in the "disgusting" category in my book, and the garbage disposal in my home.
I will say there are a few low or no fat foods that actually make the grade. You find them by sticking to foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Take Jersey tomatoes for instance, with a couple drops of olive oil, some balsamic vinegar, and a hint of salt and pepper.
There's watermelon as well.
Fresh peaches? Or cherries?
Salad can be excellent if it's pulled fresh from the ground.
However as a realist I understand these aren't everyday foods, or even every month. But if you can make it happen, go for it. It'll be better for you than Pop Tarts and microwaved mac and cheese, that's for sure.
And the packaged low fat and no fat foods are full of artificial sweeteners. They're more chemical constructs than real food.
I think it's best to follow the late Julia Childs' approach, where she said, "If you want to lose some weight, eat a little less. You don't need to eat a 16 ounce steak, or a one pound potato. Butter isn't your enemy, gluttony is!" My kind of girl.
Let's face it, it doesn't take Larry The Cable Guy to break down why Hot Pockets are bad for you, although it's a fun discourse if you get the chance.
One of the big keys to long-term weight loss is eating real food in as close to its natural state as possible. Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, lean meats. If you've ever had the opportunity to eat with a group of chefs, you would be very surprised at what they really like. Almost everything they like is very simple, and there isn't much fuss. But the ingredients are pristine.
It used to be a pain to get good ingredients for cooking.
But now we can, so with a minimum of effort you can find really good fresh food. So gradually introduce this into your diet. Start with one day a week, or one meal a week.
There was a study I just finished reading showing that people who made changes in their diets, and I'm not talking radical changes, as well as supplemented with pharmaceutical grade fish oil, lost weight and kept it off.
Good news to see yet another study showing pharmaceutical grade fish oil and a better diet make for a dynamite combination.
So start making changes today and tomorrow, or the next day, you won't have to sit around in an overcrowded waiting room reading old magazines - if you know what I mean. - 15634
About the Author:
Dr. Bill is a baby boomer and a doctor. For health and fat reduction he recommends only this brand of pharmaceutical grade fish oil.
