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It might be hard for many of you to believe that, contrary
to popular belief eating fat does not make you fat. It is the
type of fat that you eat that is important and the percentage
of total caloric intake.
What is the Correct Ratio to Burn Fat?
Essential fatty acids, in a ratio of two (omega 3) to one
(omega 6) and at levels of about twelve to fifteen percent
of total
caloric intake, increase the rate of metabolic reaction in
the body. This increased rate
burns more fat into carbon dioxide, water and energy (heat),
which results in fat burn-off and a loss of excess weight.
We should not count
essential fatty acids (EFA's) as fat calories, because they
increase calorie burning. And, instead of being used as fuel,
they play a role in
cell membranes, and are converted into hormone-like prostaglandins.
And
yes, these fats do keep us slim. Udo Erasmus, author of "Fats that Heal
Fats that Kill" explains that there really is a double story with fats. Fats
that help heal your body also help you stay slim, and the "bad" fats, the fats
that kill, make and keep you fat.
Fat that Increases Energy
When you eat essential fatty acids in the form of pure,
unadulterated fats and oils, your energy levels and stamina
increase. This is especially obvious to
the overweight, the elderly and athletes.
One study involving athletes found
that with the addition of essential fatty
acids to the diet, athletes gained increased strength and endurance, could
lift heavier weights, do more reps and recovered from fatigue
faster. Those who consume
fresh EFA's find their energy levels pick up, they feel like being physically
active and they stay alert later into
the evening.
Water Retention Eliminated
Water retention is a problem in overweight people. EFA's
help the kidneys eliminate excess water from tissues.
When we eat a diet rich in essential nutrients, including
EFA's, food cravings are also reduced. Essential fatty
acids are also required for hemoglobin production. A
deficiency of EFA's causes a form of anemia with all
of the associated symptoms, especially fatigue and lost
energy. Who could even think of exercise when they are
exhausted?
We all know that you can't just eat EFA's to lose weight; physical exercise is
also a requirement. With the addition of EFA's to the diet and the resulting
increased energy levels, physical exercise won't seem like so much work. Choose
the right fats and make those fats work for
you.
About Dr. Udo Erasmus
Dr. Udo Erasmus, Ph.D. Nutrition, MA Psychology, is an internationally known
authority on fats, oils, nutrients and health. He is a consultant
to the dietary supplement industry and the author of "Fats That Heal, Fats that
Kill", a compilation of nearly 20 years of research on essential fatty acids.
His book is regarded by many as the bible on the
healing power of fats.
Questions for Dr. Erasmus
- Why do most Americans think that eating fat makes you fat?
- What
are the "good fats" that help you stay slim?
- What are the "bad fats" that
make and keep you fat?
- Why are low-fat diets making us fatter?
- How can
fats help increase energy?
- Can fats help with water retention?
- What foods can I eat to add "good fats" to my diet?
- Is there an easy way to get all the "good fats" I need at one time?
ABOUT DR. UDO ERASMUS
Udo Erasmus, Ph.D.. Nutrition, MA Psychology, is one of
North America's foremost authorities on the roles that fats
and oils play in human health.
Trained in biochemistry and genetics at the University
of British Columbia in Vancouver, Dr. Erasmus has been been
an invited guest on hundreds of radio and television interview
programs. His advice on health and nutrition has appeared
in newspapers and magazines worldwide.
His book, Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, has been hailed
as "the first book to make sense out of the role of
fats in health." "Dr. Erasmus takes the fear and
mystery out of fats." (Richard Kunin, MD - President,
Society for Orthomolecular Medicine)
Over the past fifteen years, Dr. Udo Erasmus has appeared
on nationally syndicated radio and television shows and has
given thousands of media interviews and lectures, educating
audiences across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia on
the components
of good health.
"Fats
that Heal Fats that Kill" is available at health
and bookstores nationwide. The book and free additional
information are available at 800-446-2110.
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