'low-fat' and 'light' foods

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-28-2007
'low-fat' and 'light' foods
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Fri, 11-09-2007 - 2:17am

hi guys-


i know that dr. A says that fat is a sugar blocker, but i guess that what i don't understand is this:  why are we drinking skim/1% milk, eating low-fat cheeses, nonfat yogurt etc.?  why do the meal plans limit us to (for instance) 2 tbsp. salad dressing?  i'm sure there's a perfectly logical answer to all of this...i'm just a little confused. 


when i buy ricotta cheese, would i benefit by choosing the low-fat or nonfat version?  or should i stick with the part-skim? 


thanks.  :)


~kristi 

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 7:07am

There are many reasons we should choose the low-fat version of products.

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Registered: 10-04-2006
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 7:17am

Cathy gave you the details, but its about balance. Yes, a moderate amount of unsaturated is a great carb competitor. But that doesn't mean we should go hog wild on fat, its still fat. South Beach is about more than just low sugar. It incorporates a number of healthy aspects - high fiber, low fat, low sugar, whole grain, lots of veggies/fruits, etc. Its just a generally healthy and BALANCED way of eating! ;-)

















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Registered: 10-28-2007
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 1:59pm

thanks, cathy-


your answer is helpful.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-28-2007
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 2:01pm

thanks, michaelAnn


i appreciate your input.