Rich Fatty Foods Are a Big No-No While Losing Weight

Rich, fatty foods are like destiny: they too, shape our ends.~Author Unknown

Fatty foods are addictive. Just tasting something filled with fat makes out tongue tingle with pleasure. We are hardwired to search for fatty food and consume it with delight. A long time ago our ancestors had to work hard to eat something fatty. Nowadays fat filled foods are everywhere.

And this is bad for your health. Being wired to enjoy eating fatty foods and their readily availability makes a fattening combination. Plus fatty food is actually cheap in our modern times. All fast food and junk food contains some sort of fat in it.

Fat contains lost of calories. Just 1 gram of fat contains 9 calories. That is huge considering that 1 gram of carbs or proteins contain just 4 calories. The amount of energy your body gets form fatty food is huge. No wonder why fatty foods are so fattening.

The simplest way to start losing weight tight now is to reduce your intake of fatty foods. Stop eating junk food and you will start losing weight. Instead of a pizza or burger, have a salad. Your body will feel lighter and more energized.

Of course not all fatty foods are bad for your health. There are nuts and olive oil that contain healthy fats that your body needs. But when is the last time when you ate nuts or olive oil? So the next time you feel the need to eat something fatty, eat some nuts. They will benefit your health and help you lose weight also.