How good is low fat?
March 1, 2007 |21:38 | Processed food By : Zeenia Shah
Faced with the growing specter of obesity many people are switching to using low fat and fat free versions of their favourite foods. These foods include everything from milk to mayonnaise to potato chips. The American Heart Association now says that eating low fat foods is not a viable solution to weight loss. This statement is borne by the fact since the 1950s hundreds of low fat foods have been marketed globally but the obesity levels have risen. The problem lies in the way many people substitute lifestyle changes like exercise and consuming more fruits and vegetables, with eating low fat foods. The fact that these foods are labeled low fat also makes people eat more than they should. Eating a whole carton of low fat ice cream will not make
Nutritionists suggest that consumers should read food labels carefully; many of these foods actually have more calories than the full fat versions.
The type of fat substitute used in foods may cause other health problems. Olestra, also called
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