Forums: April 2011 Kickstart Forum: Fat?
Created on: 04/03/11 07:32 PM Views: 1790 Replies: 7
cegoans Joined: 04/02/11 Posts: 9	Fat? Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM Should the goal be to keep fat intake to 20 grams or less per day? Or should it be considered on a food by food basis? Thanks!
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Wild4Stars Joined: 12/27/09 Location: Florida Posts: 832	RE: Fat? Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM One of the joys of eating this way is not having to "count" anything. I avoid added oils, which is, of course mostly in processed foods. I don't use any oils in cooking. Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com
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cegoans Joined: 04/02/11 Posts: 9	RE: Fat? Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 9:44 PM Thanks for the reply, Vikki...I was just reading the book and I know that the best thing is to avoid oils but what about peanut butter? It has a lot of fat... should I avoid it completely? Or avocados? If I only eat foods with 2-3 grams of fat in a serving then these are off the table - but if the goal is to keep the day's 'fat tally' under 20 grams then I could have them once in a while. Thanks!
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Wild4Stars Joined: 12/27/09 Location: Florida Posts: 832	RE: Fat? Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM I eat peanut butter occasionally as long as it has no "added" oils. I eat avocado now and then. I live in Florida and have friends with trees, so certain times of year I actually eat them quite a bit. I also eat 1 ounce of raw nuts almost every day. Natural fats in foods are not the enemy. It's the processed, extracted oils that we tend to eat too much of. If you eat peanut butter, avocado and nuts everyday you're not likely to lose much weight, but certainly they can be a part of a healthy diet. Of course this is all just my humble opinion. Someone else may tell you something different. Vikki ~ Wild4Stars@gmail.com
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2068	RE: Fat? Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM It depends on your individual needs and goals. I know that if I stick to under 10% of calories from fat per day, I tend to hit a point where I binge. But, if I do about 12%, I lose weight, keep my glucose in a good range, and avoid binges. This kickstart, I'm focusing more on portions and on added fat - first kickstart was getting the hang of things. Second kickstart was getting back on the track after the holidays (ended up more vegetarian than vegan during the holiday season). This one is about keeping an eye on specific areas and seeing how I can adjust things without making myself or my family crazy (since hubby is the chief chef in the house). --Deb R
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Katherine Lawrence Joined: 01/12/11 Posts: 24	RE: Fat? Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM At PCRM and The Cancer Project, we recommend about 10% of calories come from fat. So, if you're on a 2000 calorie diet, this would be about 20 grams per day. We recommend not using any oils (they are 100% fat) and eating high-fat plant foods (nuts, nut butters, avocados) in moderation. In general, plant foods are 5-10% fat, so if you're eating whole, unprocessed plant foods there's no need to count. The body only needs about 6% of calories from fat to maintain healthy function. Thanks, Katherine Lawrence Instructor & Trainer, PCRM & The Cancer Project www.plantbasedhealth.com Katherine Lawrence Instructor, PCRM & The Cancer Project www.plantbasedhealth.com
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cegoans Joined: 04/02/11 Posts: 9	RE: Fat? Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM Thanks for all the responses! You've been a great help. Guess I'll be giving up the peanut butter for a while.
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Checochinican Joined: 01/04/11 Posts: 148	RE: Fat? Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 1:31 PM Bugsmom wrote: It depends on your individual needs and goals. I know that if I stick to under 10% of calories from fat per day, I tend to hit a point where I binge. But, if I do about 12%, I lose weight, keep my glucose in a good range, and avoid binges. --Deb R I am going to deliberately add fat to my diet. This morning's weight is a ridiculous 94 pounds, at least 10 pounds under a healthy weight for me. I wish I could gain on potatoes and beans, but it seems hopeless.
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