The Big Fat Truth: Why Non-Fat Isn't the Answer

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Trying to lose weight? "Have a small amount of fat at every meal," says Katherine Zeratsky, an RD at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. "It digests slowly, so you'll feel satisfied for a longer period of time, and you'll eat less overall." Reach for a few of these heart-healthy choices every day.

Almonds
1 ounce (23 nuts): 163 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated)

Walnuts (chopped)
1/4 cup: 193 calories,18g fat (1g saturated)

Avocado
1/4 California avocado: 57 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated)

Olive Oil
1 tablespoon: 119 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated)

Peanut Butter (smooth)
1 tablespoon: 94 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated)

Olives (green or black)
8 jumbo olives: 54 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated)

Sunflower Seeds (unsalted, roasted, hulled)
1/4 cup: 186 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated)

Three Smart Swaps

Need to start small? Switch from...

...Regular bacon to turkey or Canadian bacon. "Pork bacon is loaded with saturated fat," says Emily Rubin, RD. Canadian and turkey bacon are much leaner choices.
...Stick margarine to tub -- or even better, to butter. Stick margarine can have three times the trans fats the tub version does. Butter has no trans fats.
...Premium ice cream to low-fat. "Two scoops of the premium kind can have 11 grams of saturated fat -- about half the amount you should eat for the entire day," warns Rubin. Low-fat ice cream can have less than one gram.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, June 2009.

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a3984502 wrote:

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1/31/2012 02:41:42 AM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

I thought 2 percent milk was good for you--have I been sabotaging myself then by having it everyday? I find this hard to believe.

3/31/2011 03:02:46 PM Report Abuse

sunnypatti wrote:

Yes, coconut oil is a superfood. Great for digestion, anti-bacterial, and so much more. It's a shorter chain fat than the other "bad" fats you include it with, so it breaks down a lot easier in the body. It's also fabulous for the skin :)

5/26/2010 11:04:09 AM Report Abuse

4petesake1 wrote:

Do your research! Coconut oil is the best oil for your health.

5/24/2010 09:38:27 PM Report Abuse