Improving our diets can help greatly in making us healthier. In addition to not smoking, taking more exercise, and allowing sufficient time to relax when necessary. There are 3 primary dangers from a poor diet:
The first being the risk of heart attacks or strokes. Over half of all deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases dramatically as the consumption of saturated fats rises.
The second threat is Cancer, with a poor diet estimated to cause about 25% of deaths.
The third is being obese. Any who is obese stands much more chance of being unhealthy. Obesity can bring on higher blood pressure and associated heart disease. It can also worsen pre-existing conditions.
The next issue is how to lessen these risks. Just reducing your fat intake will not be enough as many low-fat foods contain other ingredients that can cause other problems in excess. For example, carbohydrates convert to sugar in the body and should be eaten in moderation. And sugar itself provides empty calories, with major health risks of its own. It's the kind of fat that's the key issue, according to recent investigations.
The first advice given is to concentrate on selecting polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that are in avocados, most plant based oils and nuts. That’s often described as a Mediterranean Diet. Recommendation two is to buy lean cuts of meat and cut off any fat on it. And the third is to bake grill or steam, wherever possible. Frying is to be steered clear of, however using a wok and very little oil is all right. Recommendation number 4 is to buy dairy products such as yogurt, cheese and milk in a low fat variety. Recommendation number five is to have a varied diet and take physical exercise as much as possible.
The first being the risk of heart attacks or strokes. Over half of all deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases dramatically as the consumption of saturated fats rises.
The second threat is Cancer, with a poor diet estimated to cause about 25% of deaths.
The third is being obese. Any who is obese stands much more chance of being unhealthy. Obesity can bring on higher blood pressure and associated heart disease. It can also worsen pre-existing conditions.
The next issue is how to lessen these risks. Just reducing your fat intake will not be enough as many low-fat foods contain other ingredients that can cause other problems in excess. For example, carbohydrates convert to sugar in the body and should be eaten in moderation. And sugar itself provides empty calories, with major health risks of its own. It's the kind of fat that's the key issue, according to recent investigations.
The first advice given is to concentrate on selecting polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that are in avocados, most plant based oils and nuts. That’s often described as a Mediterranean Diet. Recommendation two is to buy lean cuts of meat and cut off any fat on it. And the third is to bake grill or steam, wherever possible. Frying is to be steered clear of, however using a wok and very little oil is all right. Recommendation number 4 is to buy dairy products such as yogurt, cheese and milk in a low fat variety. Recommendation number five is to have a varied diet and take physical exercise as much as possible.
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