Most 0f us are focused 0n fat. It is all that we hear about these days. Since the time we are kids we are told that fat is bad for us. Some people are more worried about calories than fat. t0 be honest you should be worried about both. You need t0 make sure that your diet isn’t full 0f junk food. You should be getting your calories from foods that are good for you. Who cares about not eating any fat, if all your calories come from sweets? I’m not sure how much I believe fat is the bad thing we make it out t0 be. I’m starting t0 believe that carbs are the real evil in the diet empire. I really do think this is why so many people are overweight in this world.

Think about it like this.
How many cultures in the world eat bread? Most 0f them eat some sort 0f bread. Bread for some people is the focus 0f the meal. In the old days, women spent all day long making breads. This is also true with pasta in some regions 0f the world. A lot 0f places eat some sort 0f pasta with every meal. What about rice? The same thing. The Irish and potatoes? The same thing. These are all carbs.

Most people eat these every day 0f their lives.
I think we are addicted t0 carbs. I know I am. I eat so much bread and other carbs that I don’t know what I would do without them. That, adds a tire around the waste line. I’m not saying that carbs are worse than fat per se. I mean, fat has its problems too. You eat too much 0f it, you are getting yourself ready for a heart attack. I mean, your body can only handle so much 0f them. We have all seen young men get heart attacks at an early age. So, we know that fat is bad.

Not all fat is the same though.
Some fat is worse than others. Let’s talk about these different kinds 0f fat. We have items that are lower in saturated fat. These would include meats and cheeses. They don’t have as much fat as the items we will be talking about next. 0n the other hand, you have items that are more saturated than meats and cheese. These tend t0 be anything deep fried. They will include, donuts, french fries, potato chips.

The second is what you need t0 stay away from.
These are high in calories. They also will clog your arteries. I hate t0 say it, but the good stuff in life has its risks. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t ever eat these items, but eat them in moderation. That is the key. Don’t eat them every day, but once per week. Don’t go hog wild 0n a whole bag 0f chips. Instead, get a small bag that is enough for one or two servings. This way, you won’t be tempted t0 eat the whole bag.

Oils such as olive oil are low in sat fats.
You should use these when ever you can. Keep in mind though, you should only use a little 0f oil. Make sure t0 always use non stick cookware. This is a must and a great investment for your health. By using non stick cookware you won’t have t0 use as much oil when cooking. If you get the good stuff, you might not have t0 use any at all. I think that you should watch your caloric intake as well as your fat. I would say that they should go hand in hand. I would pay close attention t0 how much carbs you are eating each day. I know that I sound like a broken record, but I do think people are too dependant 0n them. They are a good source 0f energy, but you will feel burnt out if you eat them too much. I think you know what I am talking about. You feel like you need a nap all the time.

There are also health risks involved with a diet high in fat.
You are at higher risk 0f having sugar problems and heart disease. Plus a whole host 0f cancers that most people don’t have a risk for. People who eat high fat diets also have skin problems. I think people who eat too much fat have very bad complexion. Their skin almost looks like leather.

I hope that you don’t finish reading this and think that you should cut out all 0f the fat in your diet. That isn’t my intent. Instead, you should look at the big picture. You can eat some fat, just don’t go licking a block 0f lard as a refreshing snack 0n a hot summer day.