{"id":4296,"date":"2022-01-18T23:25:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T23:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/how-to-reduce-your-fat-intake-helpful-tips\/"},"modified":"2022-01-18T23:25:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T23:25:31","slug":"how-to-reduce-your-fat-intake-helpful-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatehealthreport.com\/how-to-reduce-your-fat-intake-helpful-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Your Fat Intake \u2022 Helpful Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are plenty of reasons to reduce your fat intake. Maybe you\u2019re motivated by a <\/span>weight loss<\/span> goal, or perhaps your yearly physical revealed that your cholesterol levels need an adjustment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to keep in mind that your body needs fat to function, so don\u2019t try to completely cut fat from your diet. Focus on healthy fats and watch your intake by following the tips below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dietary Fats: Good or Bad?<\/p>\n If your cholesterol level is worrying you, take a close look at what kinds of fats you are consuming. Reduce your saturated fats, or those that are solid at room temperature. These are found mainly in animal products like butter, full-fat cheese, and fatty meat. Instead, include unsaturated fats, found in vegetable oils, fish and nuts.(1)<\/sup> Focus on generally improving your diet with healthy shopping lists, or maybe even try going vegan for a while!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Small changes can lead to big results. This is why we want to show you how to substantially reduce your<\/span> fat intake<\/span> in the long term by making just a few, tiny changes now. It\u2019s really easy <\/span>\u2013 <\/span>you\u2019ll see!<\/span><\/p>\n A <\/span>small amount is enough to achieve desired taste. The more fat the better, is simply not true. Current guidelines on dietary fat recommend limiting fat intake to 30% of your total daily energy intake.(2)\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n Use non-stick pans and stainless steel or clay pots. They help you prepare delicious dishes while requiring less fats and oils.<\/p>\n When cooking, use less fat and oil and more onions, garlic and herbs to season your food.<\/p>\n This way, less oil will make it in the pan and onto your plate.<\/p>\n Two to three portions of fish per week will have positive effects on your cholesterol level. When prepared with little fat\/oil, fish makes for a perfect, light lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n Season your dishes with fresh herbs and exotic spices rather than lots of fat and heavy sauces.<\/p>\n When cooking with dark oils, like <\/span>sesame seed oil<\/span>, we automatically use less. They also offer a more intense taste. <\/span>Try pumpkin seed oil on your salads! Pumpkin seeds are <\/span>loaded with magnesium<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nCooking Tips to Reduce Fat Intake<\/span><\/h2>\n
Use reduced amounts of fat<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Opt for quality pots and pans<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Onions rather than fat<\/h6>\n
Use oil in a spray can<\/h6>\n
Cook fish<\/h6>\n
Season generously<\/h6>\n
Save on calories with dark oils<\/h6>\n