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Tips To Reduce Fat Intake
There are two types of fats. On the one hand, there are good fats that are essential for our body because we provide energy, regulate metabolic activity and absorption of vitamins, among other body processes. On the other hand, are the bad fats, which are called trans fats or saturated fats.
If we consume too much saturated fat, have a higher chance of obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. It is important to reduce the consumption of trans fats for healthy, although not easy, as are usually present in delicious foods, like potato chips, burgers, sweets, cakes, donuts, among other delicacies.
Do you think that reducing trans fat consumption is impossible? No, it is not. We bring you some tips to consider when preparing your meals.
* Eat more lean meat, poultry, chicken, fish or shellfish because they have less fat than beef, lamb or pork.
* Cut away visible fat. If you do not remove fat from the meat you serve is your plate, surely finish eating. When eating chicken, remove skin.
* Increase consumption of plant foods. Trans fats are much more prevalent in animal products, so if you increase the amount of vegetables in your daily diet, you will reduce your fat intake well.
* Avoid fried foods. It’s much better to cook in the oven, steamed or roasted. These are healthier ways to cook our food without using too much fat.
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Anti Cholesterol Diet
High cholesterol is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular and neurological diseases. You can fight with medication and diet. Here’s a diet that helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) and lose weight.
Cholesterol is the main source and the body itself as a second source to food. It must take into account the lipid profile to know the type of dyslipidaemia and what diet to follow.
By a diet to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and lose a few kilos.
It should drink at least ½ liters of mineral water can be added tea, mate, coffee descafinado, up to 4 times per day.
In case of constipation (constipation, slow evacuation) add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or canola oil, fasting.
It can accompany meals with a little bread, type mignon (if not addicted to carbohydrates carbono’y of not having high triglycerides), or 2 slices of bread. Those who eat a couple of cookies and not stop until I finished the paquewte; refrain as treat and consult with your doctor.
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