What's your opinion of Low Fat?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Lower fat foods tend to be higher in sugar and therefore, carbs.

@@LipstickLady

aww man bud

you took the wise words right out of my mouth

@@Swampdoggie

i will not eat low fat this, or that

"they" add more sugar to make it taste better

decisions, decisions, decisions

good luck bud

kathy

That's not ALWAYS the case. It's good to read nutrition labels. I eat Reduced Fat string cheese every day. If I compare the nutrition labels from the full fat version to the reduced fat version, the reduced fat has:

10 less calories

2 grams less fat

10 mg less sodium

same Potassium

same carbs (1g)

same sugar (0g)

1 gram more Protein

5% more Calcium

So why on earth would I choose the full fat version over the low fat version? The reduced fat is better for me in every way.

I think blanket statements like "only eat full fat" or "only eat low fat" are equally foolish. Read your labels!

Please note that I said TEND to be higher in carbs, I did not say they ARE higher in carbs. Very FEW things are ALWAYS the case. But yes, as a rule, I usually only eat REAL foods.

And I eat full fat cheese over reduced fat for several reasons. First and foremeost, they taste better. They are richer and because of that, I eat less. The fat also keeps me full longer. Double win.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

So, again tell me how the low fat option is the wrong one in this case?

Why does there have to be a "right" or "wrong"? Your body, your choice.

[Swampdoggie 477]

Thanks everyone. Good discussion.

[FutureMrs.Bee 56]

Thanks everyone. Good discussion.