Good and Bad Fats, Sugar and Salt

Question:

Good and Bad Fats. We hear that we should steer clear from these things, but then do they serve ANY benefit to our bodies at all?

By Tim

Answer

Good and Bad Fats. FAT: not all fat is “good” fat. You find “bad” fats everywhere.

Example of bad fat: typically, every time you fry something you are ingesting 2 kinds of bad fats. Omega 6 fatty acids (from vegetable oil) and Trans fats. Those are the worst offenders to your cardiovascular system. Besides, food cooked at high temperatures is highly cancerous.

Examples of “good fats”: omega 3, saturated (when it comes from animals fed with no grains), butter, coconut oil( ideal for cooking, it does not break down or oxidize, as easily).

The protein you eat is used to help rebuild and repair muscle. Clinical studies have repeatedly shown that those involved in regular training require higher amounts than sedentary folks.

Eat a nutrient-dense diet. In addition to protein, a healthy body requires vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and essential fatty acids.

You won't find these nutrients in refined carbohydrates, refined vegetable oils, and the highly processed foods and beverages that contain them. These foods deliver an abundance of calories but are woefully insufficient in providing important micronutrients.

Instead, start eating a Paleo-style diet based upon the nutrient-packed fresh foods that allowed humans to evolve: meats, eggs, seafood, non-cereal plant foods (especially green and yellow/orange vegetables), and nuts.

No matter how meticulous your dietary habits, I strongly recommend you consider supplementing your diet with fish oil, some extra magnesium, and a good multivitamin/mineral formula that includes selenium.

Promote muscle repair and strength pre- and post-workout. Before and after every workout, there is a window of opportunity to maximize muscle gains. Eat a serving of one of the following:

• A high-quality whey protein
• A branched chain amino acid (BCAA) formula
• A BCAA-rich essential amino acid formula

Please, read Good Fats: Demystifying The Old “Saturated Fat Equals Heart Disease”

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