Olestra: Snack Without the Guilt?
With an ever-increasing importance placed on the need to lower the total fat and saturated fat levels in our diets, many alternative fat substitutes have been developed. Olestra is a recent addition to this list. The introduction of olestra has stirred a lot of controversy and the debate continues about the safety of this product. What are the issues surrounding the use of this fat substitute? What label claim is required on all olestra products and why? Have you ever eaten Fat-Free Pringles or Doritos WOW chips? What are the arguments against the use of this product? Would you consider trying them after visiting this site?
Visit the The Facts About Olestra web site
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Fat, Low-Fat, No Fat?
If you are trying to eat a low-fat diet, an alternative to consuming products that contain fat substitutes is to reduce the amount of dietary fat you consume. Some health professionals advocate the reduction of dietary fat to very low levels. From your reading, recall the recommendations regarding the appropriate percentage of calories that should come from total fat and saturated fat. Review the types of fats and their effects on the body.The following site highlights the arguments for and against a diet with a fat intake lower than the guidelines. What are the problems with reducing fat intake to levels significantly lower than what is recommended? Would you recommend an ultra low-fat diet to others?
Visit the Dietary Fat - 1998 web site
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Fat Intake and Cancer
Many studies have found correlations between fat intake and the risk of cancer and heart disease. What cancers have been linked to fat intake? Are there conflicting findings? What do different health professionals say? What are the specific fat recommendations from the American Heart Association? What’s the difference between their Step I and Step II diet? Go to the site below to learn more about fat intake and cancer.
Visit the American Heart Association web site
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Around the World with Lipids
The macronutrient composition of diets varies greatly from culture to culture. The fat contribution of each diet has been a major focus, and has been explained as a major reason for different health outcomes in various cultures. Visit the site below to read what studies and articles say about the Mediterranean diet in terms of fat content.
Visit the Mediterranean Diet web site
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The Japanese Diet
Visit the site below to read what studies and articles say about the Japanese diet in terms of fat content.
Visit the The Japanese Waistline web site
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The Facts about Fat
Go to www.eatright.org and choose the food and nutrition link from the toolbar. Select fact sheets from the online tools. read the fact sheets of fats and oils.
Visit the American Dietetic Association web site
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The Italian Diet
Visit the site below to read what studies and articles say about the Italian diet in terms of fat content.
Visit the Italian Diet Secrets web site
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Fats and Oils
What is Enova? Why is this oil burned as energy and not stored as fat? Is there any truth in advertising? Review the information at this websire.
Visit the Enova web site
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The German Diet
Visit the site below to read a bit about German cuisine.
Visit the Regional Cuisine web site
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Fats and Oils
What are trans fats? Do oils have trans fats? Are they healthy? What oils do you use when you cook? Are some fats/oils healthier than others? Visit this website and review information on these topics.
Visit the American Heart Association web site
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Trans Fats
What are trans fats? Do oils have trans fats? Are they healthy? What oils do you use when you cook? Are some fats/oils healthier than others? Visit this website and review information on these topics.
Visit the Questions and Answers about Trans Fat Nutrition Labeling web site
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