Weight Loss Articles Directory
In this section you can find an extensive resource of weight loss, nutrition and fitness related articles. Plus some useful links to other sites.
Real Life Nutrition Questions Answered
printReal Life Fitness Questions Answered
Emma Brown
Nutritionist
Janet Aylott
Nutritionist
Kelly Marshall
Fitness Consultant
Q.
Is my tiredness due to too little fat in my diet?
I've been doing quite well over the last week keeping the number of calories on target but I keep coming in very low on the amount of fat. I think this may be why I am feeling zapped of energy. What kind of foods can I eat that have low calorie but slightly higher fat content?
Thanks
A.
Our expert says...
Fat is a really important part of the diet, as the body needs it for many processes and structures in the body. Making hormones, absorbing certain vitamins from food, keeping your skin healthy and keeping your brain in tip top condition are just a few examples!
However, when you are on a weight loss programme it is important to control the amount of fat you eat, as it is high in calories, but not to avoid fat completely. The secret is eating the healthy fats and not wasting your calories on unhealthy fats! This means avoiding saturated fats, found in 'solid' fats such as cheese and butter, as these are known to be bad for your heart and cardiovascular system. You should also avoid trans-fats, found in processed foods, as these are now being linked to many diseases.
In place of these, use unsaturated and mono-unsaturated fats in your diet, such as drizzling olive oil on salads. Also make sure to include essential fats that your body cannot make, such as Omega 3 and 6. These are found in oily fish (like salmon, sardines and fresh tuna) and nuts and seeds. Walnuts and pumpkin seeds are particularly good sources of these essential fats and can be eaten in small amounts as snacks.
If you add some of these foods to your diet on a regular basis, you should start to feel your energy return. Make sure you eat some wholegrain carbohydrates with each meal too (e.g. oats, wholemeal or rye bread, brown rice, buckwheat or wholewheat pasta), as these are the body?s main source of fuel for energy. To keep your energy levels up, it is best to include some carbohydrate with each meal.
I hope this helps you regain your energy soon.
Disclaimer
You are advised to seek medical advice before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle with an aim of weight loss. This website and the content provided should not be used by persons under 18, by pregnant or nursing women, or individuals with any type of health condition, except under the direct supervision of a qualified medical professional. The information contained in these articles, and elsewhere on this website, is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to replace, and does not constitute legal, professional, medical or healthcare advice or diagnosis and may not be used for such purposes. Continue...
FREE diet profile
Nutracheck Blog
Read about all things topical and trending in the world of calorie counting, weight loss and weight maintenance
About Nutracheck
Nutracheck is a top-rated food diary App and website. We track calories and 7 key nutrients - carbs, sugar, fibre, protein, fat, saturated fat and sodium. Our mission is to give our members insight into what they are eating to empower them to make more informed food choices. We've been helping people achieve their weight management goals since 2005.
WINNER Help Scout's 2021 Customer Service Awards
WINNER App Growth Awards 2020 - Fastest Growing App
WINNER UK IT Industry Awards 2018 - Mobile App of the Year
WINNER UK App Awards 2018 - Health & Fitness App of the Year
WINNER UK App Awards 2018 - Food & Drink App of the Year
