Cut the Fat, Cut the Calories
We all know that “fat” is a buzzword for something to avoid in our diets if we are trying to slim down, or cutting down on our caloric intake so that we can get skinnier or maintain a weight that we’ve already achieved through conventional, long term weight loss programs. However, what a lot of people forget is that, just by simply cutting a lot of heavy fat out of the diet, you are actually cutting a great amount of concentrated calories as well, because calories really stack up in fat-laden foods and drinks.
Take for instance, cheese. Most cheeses, unless they are low fat, are loaded with fat – especially orange cheeses. The sharper they are, usually the more fat content they have, so it would be wise to at least stick to lighter cheeses as a general rule of thumb. Mozzarella, say, is much better than sharp cheddar because there is not as much salt or fat in the mozzarella.
Another fat heavy food is heavy creams and sauces. Be careful with soups, because broth based soups are generally fine, but creamy soups, especially those super tasty ones you probably love, are usually off the charts when it comes to calories and fat content. Especially heavy cream – heavy cream is extremely calories dense.
One of the biggest faults with the low carb diets, which set your body up to block carbs basically, is that they encourage high fat foods in exchange for not eating breads and pastas. This fat is definitely stored in unsightly areas still, like areas where you are more prone to cellulite anyways and just general fat deposits.
Another fatty and calorie dense food is heavy desserts like cheesecake. Cheesecake is known as one of the most decadent desserts, and for good reason. It is loaded with not only fat, but also sugar, and may even be up to one thousand calories for a modest sized slice of this little piece of heaven. Think about it, that’s why you feel stuffed to the gills after you eat it!
Ice cream, of the non-lowfat variety is one of the worst culprits in high fat content and subsequently high calorie content as well, and should only be consumed as a treat few and far between. If you’re slightly lactose intolerant, like me, you might be a little more swayed to stay away from the really heavy desserts, which are often based in some sort of dairy food.
In short, by cutting down on the fats in our foods, we are also setting our bodies up for improved health and fitness, fat loss and weight loss since we are cutting out a ton of calories as well. Good all around!
