Word: low-fat
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...maybe the experts were a little naive about human nature. But no one anticipated the enthusiasm with which the food industry would jump on the low-fat bandwagon. Alas, it mostly just replaced the fat with refined foods and sugars and left consumers with the impression that they could eat as much of this stuff as they wanted...
...more exercise and build muscle mass. But they also now advise them to replace at least some of the refined carbohydrates in their diets with healthy fats, like those in nuts and olive oil. In 2000 the American Heart Association, which has long touted the advantages of a low-fat lifestyle, added an exception to its guidelines for folks with this condition...
...low-fat alternative to red meat, it's hard to beat seafood. Fish and shellfish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and may reduce men's risk of prostate cancer...
...When all fat became bad, anything nonfat became good. Unfortunately, "low-fat" or "fat-free" products are often high in sugar, making them caloric catastrophes...
...nightly bowl of Haagen-Dazs may help smooth out the day's frustrations, but it also gives you 12 grams of saturated fat, 330 calories and 85 mg of cholesterol in a 4 oz. serving. You can satisfy your craving almost as well with low-fat frozen yogurt. The dairy case is also packed with low-and nonfat milk, yogurt and cheeses. Aim for two to three servings a day, says the USDA, and remember that serving sizes may be a lot smaller than you think...