No Fat, Low Fat, Or Wo Fat
I might be showing a little bit of age here this morning by referring to Wo Fat, a villain on an old television show called “Hawaii 5-0.” It was also the nickname of a medical school classmate, who didn’t appreciate it, even though he fit the moniker very well indeed.
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.
Now, having said that, there are actually low or no fat foods that are delicious. The key here is that they are very close to their natural state. For instance, is there anything better than Jersey tomatoes, sliced, with a touch of salt and pepper, and maybe a drop or two of olive oil, or balsamic vinegar?
How about watermelon with a touch of salt? Or not?
Fresh cherries? Peaches?
A salad pulled from the ground, only minutes before eating?
I know these aren’t the most convenient options, but if you leave yourself open you’d be surpised how easy it is to get some healthy natural foods worked into your daily routine. And the extra effort is definitely worth it compared to microwaved mac and cheese or Pop Tarts.
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.
Just remember what Julia Childs once 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!” Don’t forget to sound that out in her unmistakable voice.
Let’s face it, it doesn’t take Larry The Cable Guy to break down why Hot Pockets are bad for you, although it’s a fun discourse if you get the chance.
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.
In years past it was tough to get good ingredients.
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.
Good news to see yet another study showing pharmaceutical grade fish oil and a better diet make for a dynamite combination.
So make these changes and you won’t need to be spending your time sitting around reading old magazines in an overcrowded waiting room. Get started now.
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