Low Fat Diets – The Downside
There are still some diet gurus out there pushing low fat, and even no fat diets. The problem with this approach to weight loss is that our bodies do need fats of all kinds to survive.
Even if you are on a completely vegetarian diet you still need these fats, as eating too many carbohydrates will make your body acidic.
Without the right types of fats, you can have bacteria, yeasts and molds multiplying in your body. Your body tissues become dry. Blood will not move through your veins and cholesterol and arterial plaque are more likely to stick to your artery walls.
Yet another consequence of not eating enough fat is constipation. You simply will not eliminate as easily. Even your lung capacity can be compromised because your body needs some fat to create mucus.
Without the right amounts of fats and oils your brain does not function as well either. You simply do not think straight. Your brain cannot be dehydrated or deprived of fats or you could start thinking and behaving in neurotic or psychotic ways.
In essence vegetarian diets contain many acidic carbs, which ferment and lead to sugar intolerance, pre-diabetes and eventually diabetes. Eating too much acidic food can also stress your adrenal glands and make you feel tired.
This is why if you are going to go for an all natural vegetarian diet you need to make sure it contains some healthy fats and oils as well. Olive oil and avocadoes are examples of healthy oils that can help optimize your overall health.
Diets without fats can sometimes be hard to stick to full time, as modern fast food is laden with fat and our taste buds have become accustomed to it.
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John McNally
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June 27th, 2010 at 4:59 am
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John McNally
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June 27th, 2010 at 4:57 am
Spot on Terry.
Everything in moderation is a simple rule, but it always seems to work.
John
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Hey John
I guess I am lucky that I have never been on a diet in my LIFE!
I did have high cholesterol once though and to change to a more healthy diet.
Sally
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John McNally
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June 27th, 2010 at 4:45 am
You ARE lucky Sally, not having to worry about a diet.
You still need to be aware of food intake however, as you discovered with your high cholesterol. My oldest friend knows a lot about food, and grows his own on 3 allotments, however even he had to adjust his diet due to high cholesterol.
John
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John McNally
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John McNally
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John McNally
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