Eating Disorders Support
In reply to the discussion: a message of hope and possibility for the obese [View all]ProudMNDemocrat
(19,058 posts)Such as hardened fat on cuts of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Bacon. By trimming these meats to have some fat for flavor, in moderation is fine. Too lean, the meat is stringy and lacks flavor. Fowl meats and Fish are excellent sources of lean Protein. The fats they produce keep them warm. Still I trim fat from Chicken, Turkey, and Duck.
Oils in 1 Tablespoon amounts as indicated on the labels, is good. Butter in 1 teaspoon amounts, not exceeding 2 in a serving.
Carbs get a lot of people in trouble. Carbs in the forms of added Sugars, especially. Sugar is in everything. As is Salt. Eating too much breads, Pastas, Potatoes, Cereals, Rice, raises Blood Sugar levels and can cause drastic crashes, which can result in Diabetic comas and possible seizures. . Eating these carbs in measured amounts in moderation have benefits. Refined flours are bad. Whole wheat, Soy, Almond flours can be used in many recipes that are even Keto friendly.
The body needs certain carbs in low Glycemic Fruits and Vegetables. Nuts add additional nutrition such as Walnuts, Almonds, peanuts that are low in bad fat, high in the good.
Creating a balance is healthy for life. That is the challenge.