The Easy Way to Manage Fats

How much fat should I eat each day?
                                     Is a low-fat diet a good idea?
                                                                      Could I just be "fat-free?"

Let's not make a more confusing web of fat than necessary. For most Americans, 25% of your calories should come from fat. What does that mean? If you eat 2,000 calories per day, 500 calories can come directly from fat. Fat is usually measured in grams, so you want to know that 1 gram of fat = 9 calories. Therefore, you could have 55-56 grams of fat per day. 80% of your fat calories should come from unsaturated fats and the other 20% from saturated fats.

If you eat according to the above recommendation, you are eating a "low-fat" diet. The fact is, most Americans eat WAY TOO MUCH fat! Cutting fat completely out of your diet, only makes your body functions suffer. Your hair, skin, hormones, and brain will not be happy - and if you are fat.... you will still be fat! To lose weight, start with your total calories, pare them down, keeping your fat ratios the same. You will naturally eat less fat. Don't forget to throw in some physical activity for added weight loss and better muscle tone.

Now - go and do!!!