You must be the same age as me if you get the Hawaii 5-0 reference to Wo Fat, a villain from the old television show. A medical school classmate of mine got stuck with that for a nickname, and it fit him perfectly.
I've never been a fan of "low fat" dishes, or ingredients, and the few "no fat" items that have crossed my lips usually fell in the "disgusting" category. Usually they ended up in the garbage disposal as soon as no one was looking.
I will say there are a few low or no fat foods that actually make the grade. You find them by sticking to foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Take Jersey tomatoes for instance, with a couple drops of olive oil, some balsamic vinegar, and a hint of salt and pepper.
How about watermelon with a touch of salt? Or not?
Maybe some fresh cherries or peaches?
Salad can be excellent if it's pulled fresh from the ground.
However as a realist I understand these aren't everyday foods, or even every month. But if you can make it happen, go for it. It'll be better for you than Pop Tarts and microwaved mac and cheese, that's for sure.
And most low fat or no fat items are more chemical constructs than real food. Just look at the ingredients on the label. If you spot any artificial sweeteners, run away.
I think it's best to follow the late Julia Childs' approach, where she said, "If you want to lose some weight, eat a little less. You don't need to eat a 16 ounce steak, or a one pound potato. Butter isn't your enemy, gluttony is!" My kind of girl.
None of us need a "Larry The Cable Guy" explanation of why Hot Pockets aren't good for you - although he does a hilarious job of doing so if you've had the pleasure.
If you want effective weight loss, one of the biggest keys is eating food in its natural state. Just watch a group of chefs eat the next time you can. You'll see simple dishes but with pristine ingredients.
It used to be a pain to get good ingredients for cooking.
But now we can, so with a minimum of effort you can find really good fresh food. So gradually introduce this into your diet. Start with one day a week, or one meal a week.
I just finished reading a study showing that people who make simple changes in their diets and take pharmaceutical grade fish oil, lose weight and keep it off.
Which is great to see. Ultra pure pharmaceutical grade fish oil and simple changes in diet are a dynamite combination.
So get started now and you won't have to spend any time reading old magazines in an overcrowded waiting room, if you know what I mean.
I've never been a fan of "low fat" dishes, or ingredients, and the few "no fat" items that have crossed my lips usually fell in the "disgusting" category. Usually they ended up in the garbage disposal as soon as no one was looking.
I will say there are a few low or no fat foods that actually make the grade. You find them by sticking to foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Take Jersey tomatoes for instance, with a couple drops of olive oil, some balsamic vinegar, and a hint of salt and pepper.
How about watermelon with a touch of salt? Or not?
Maybe some fresh cherries or peaches?
Salad can be excellent if it's pulled fresh from the ground.
However as a realist I understand these aren't everyday foods, or even every month. But if you can make it happen, go for it. It'll be better for you than Pop Tarts and microwaved mac and cheese, that's for sure.
And most low fat or no fat items are more chemical constructs than real food. Just look at the ingredients on the label. If you spot any artificial sweeteners, run away.
I think it's best to follow the late Julia Childs' approach, where she said, "If you want to lose some weight, eat a little less. You don't need to eat a 16 ounce steak, or a one pound potato. Butter isn't your enemy, gluttony is!" My kind of girl.
None of us need a "Larry The Cable Guy" explanation of why Hot Pockets aren't good for you - although he does a hilarious job of doing so if you've had the pleasure.
If you want effective weight loss, one of the biggest keys is eating food in its natural state. Just watch a group of chefs eat the next time you can. You'll see simple dishes but with pristine ingredients.
It used to be a pain to get good ingredients for cooking.
But now we can, so with a minimum of effort you can find really good fresh food. So gradually introduce this into your diet. Start with one day a week, or one meal a week.
I just finished reading a study showing that people who make simple changes in their diets and take pharmaceutical grade fish oil, lose weight and keep it off.
Which is great to see. Ultra pure pharmaceutical grade fish oil and simple changes in diet are a dynamite combination.
So get started now and you won't have to spend any time reading old magazines in an overcrowded waiting room, if you know what I mean.
About the Author:
Dr. Bill is a baby boomer and a physician. For health and weight loss he recommends this form of pharmaceutical grade fish oil.
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