Low Fat Diet Plan
Eating a diet low in fat is an important step in maintaining a healthy weight. Additionally, it has been shown that people who eat a low fat diet have a lower likelihood of developing cardiac problems, such as myocardial infarction and atherosclerosis (i.e., hardening of the arteries).
One of the easiest most convenient and funnest ways to incorporate a low fat diet plan into your schedule involves shopping at your local farmers markets. Farmers markets are sprouting up all over the country offering consumers the freshest produce available, usually the fruits and vegetables come from farms within 100 miles of the market location.
Farmers markets are great sources of fresh local produce that can be enjoyed in a variety of different ways and it’s perfect for those trying to follow a low fat diet plan. For example pick up some fresh fruit such as strawberries in the late spring and early summer, peaches and plums in the early summer, and apples and pears in the late summer for healthy low fat snacks. Salad greens, fresh summer tomatoes, and cucumbers make an excellent salad, perfect for a low fat appetizer.
All fruits and vegetables, aside from avocado’s and coconut, are naturally low in fat. Additionally, many farmers markets have vendors selling fresh home made bread (just make sure it’s whole wheat for a high fiber low fat option), local eggs (which often contain higher omega-3 concentrations than store bought eggs), and local cheese (often available in low and reduced fat varieties). Not only will you be helping your body by eating fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmers market, but you will also be helping support your local farmers. It is a win win situation for everyone! Now go ahead and start your low fat diet plan today, do not put it off so you can finally lose the weight and keep it off.