Ins and Outs of your Fat Free Food List
Believe it or not, fat is not tantamount to adding pounds. It has been a misconception among the majority, so they then tend to avoid all the foods they think can make them fat and eliminate the good ones in the process too. There are different types of good fats and bad fats. In your fat free food list, it is healthy to determine which one qualifies as a “can eat” or “cannot eat.”
Fats that should be IN your food list:
- Foods rich in monosaturated fats such as
- Almonds and almond butter which are also rich in other nutrients
- Other highly nutritious nuts such as macadamias, hazelnuts, cashews, pecans and pistachios
- Avocados
- Olive oil and canola oil
- Polysaturated fats in foods like:
- Fatty types of fish such as tuna and salmon
- Walnuts, safflower and other types of nuts
- Corn oils and sunflower oils
Fats that should be OUT of your food list (or should be at a regulated amount only):
- Saturated fats
- Animal products such as pork, beef, chicken, and other dairy products such as butter
- Trans fats
- Fast foods are the usual sites for meals containing high amount of trans fats
- Commercially baked products
- These two contain trans fats due to the hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated types of oils
- Cholesterol
- Egg yolks
- Meat
- Some types of shellfish
- Dairy products
Keep in mind to not easily fall for foods labeled as fat free. They may be lesser in fat, but taking a look at the nutritional content can reveal a high quality content. What is important when considering a diet plan is to make sure that you are doing it the safe and proper way.
