Have you ever been around a pre-menopausal woman on a low fat diet? WATCH OUT! Not only will she be on edge from hunger, but her hormones will be totally out of whack! In addition she will most likely overeat carbs due to her hunger, which will in turn spike insulin production and lead to excessive weigh gain. Angry, overweight, and hormonal is no way to go … [Read more...] about Why Low Fat Diets Don’t Work
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Low-Fat Seven Layer Bean Dip
No party is complete without a tasty array of chips and dip! But it's so hard to hit the snack table without feeling guilty about stuffing yourself with junk food. Luckily, we've got a healthy version of the classic Seven Layer Dip recipe that will satisfy the need to dip without ruining any diets! Ingredients 1 large can vegetarian, fat-free, refried black beans 1 … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Seven Layer Bean Dip
Low-Carb Low-Fat Diet Foods
If both low-carb and low-fat diets can be a successful way to lose weight, it would seem that combining the two--by eating only foods that are both low fat and low carb--would mean even faster weight loss. You can lose weight quickly on this kind of diet, but your food choices are quite limited., according to the Mayo Clinic. You should also take care to count the number of … [Read more...] about Low-Carb Low-Fat Diet Foods
Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Diets
People go on low-fat and low-cholesterol diets for many reasons. Some want to lower their cholesterol, improve cardiovascular health or lose weight. As cholesterol is found only in animal products, it's necessary to cut back or eliminate trans and saturated fats. However, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are beneficial to health. In addition, you'll want to eat lots of … [Read more...] about Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Diets
Low-Fat Diet for Children
Helping your child eat properly can be a daunting task. But with obesity rates for children off the charts, it is one parent "to-do" you cannot ignore. The early onset of obesity-related disease like diabetes and high blood pressure are enough to scare any parent. Here are the Top 10 Tips for creating a low-fat diet for your children.Start Small, Think BigMajor dietary … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Diet for Children