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Article: LOW-FAT Diet?
- Article from:
- The Malay Mail
- Article date:
- April 12, 2006
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SO you've decided to try and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Congratulations! One way you can do that is by lowering the fat in
your diet.
A typical person should consume less than 30 per cent of their
total calories from fat. Less than 10 per cent should be saturated
fat. Saturated fat comes from primarily animal sources. Check the
labels when buying food and check for the percentage of fat and
saturated fat. One rule of thumb is to make sure each food item you
purchase has less than 30 per cent fat and less than 10 per cent
saturated fat.
What are the benefits of eating a low-fat diet? People who consume
diets low in fat, consume fewer calories. Therefore, their risk of
weight gain also ...