Slimming Healthy Low Fat Recipes

Eating more fat free foods should be the first the thing you do when you start a low calorie diet. Unfortunately many of our favourite foods contain high levels of fat, which make them a no no for anyone trying to lose weight. Some of my favourites that are off the menu are ice cream, cheese and pastries.

Healthy recipes need not be boring and tasteless. By using the right ingredients and the right cooking methods you can have a tasty and nutritious meal that is low in fat and low in calories. Reducing the amount of fat that you eat will help lower cholesterol and help those on calorie-controlled diets.

However it is essential to know that there are good and bad fats:

1. Omega-3 is an example of a good fat.

2. Omega-3 is a special type of fat that has enormous health benefits.

3. It has been found to protect against heart disease, reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

4. Studies also support evidence of mental benefits including increased brain function.

How much do I need?

There is no government recommended daily intake, but for good health two portions of oily fish a week are suggested.

You can increase levels of omega-3 in your diet by eating oily fish such as Mackerel, Salmon, Trout and fresh Tuna.

Whatever you decide to cook think about what is the healthiest way to cook it. It is far better to boil, poach or steam your food rather than frying it. This will greatly reduce the amount of fat that you have in your food.

Think about the example of chips. Chips that are deep-fried contain 10 times the amount of fat compared to those that are cooked in the oven.

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