A recent study on low-fat diets is creating a lot of buzz and it’s not necessarily good buzz. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that women who followed a low-fat diet for eight years had the same risk of getting heart disease, colon cancer and breast cancer as women who ate whatever they pleased.
The study is upsetting people because many of us assume, incorrectly, that controlling the amount of fat we eat in the diet will prevent the onset of certain diseases. This study blows that theory out of the door. So, if eating a low-fat diet doesn’t necessarily work then what should we do? Well, here’s the funny thing…I don’t think experts know exactly what we should do. Most of them recommend watching the kind of fat we eat as well as incorporating exercise and other healthy habits into our daily routine.
Other experts believe the Mediterranean diet is the key to preventing heart-related diseases. This diet is low in saturated and trans fats but high in monounsaturated fats. Still, other experts think we should all stick to the USDA Dietary Guidelines and consume more fruits, veggies and grains while controlling the amount of unhealthy fats we eat.
In general, I’m a little confused because there isn’t really a consensus among experts. I plan on continuing to do what I’m doing – watching my calories and getting at least 20 minutes of exercise everyday. In my opinion, studies come out everyday telling us what to do or what not to do. Sticks to what works best for you…
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