Fight saturated fat
Friday 15 May 2009
More than eight out of ten Brits are putting their health at risk by exceeding recommended levels of saturated fat consumption, according to a new report.
A staggering 3,500 lives could be saved each year if everyone reduced their saturated fat intake to meet the Food Standards Agency's Recommended Daily Allowance of 20g per day for women (30g for men).
Saturated fat usually comes from animal sources. It's found in fatty cuts of meat, lard, butter, cheese, whole milk and anything that contains them such as cakes, chocolate and pies. Over-consumption increases blood cholesterol levels, leading to an increased risk of heart disease and weight gain.
While people today are more aware than ever of the dangers of eating too much saturated fat, many do not know how to implement positive changes to their daily diet. By cutting your saturated fat intake to the recommended level, you could reduce our risk of coronary heart disease by nearly 20%.
Commenting on the study, Dr Anne Marie Minihane from The Fat Panel notes: "We have to dramatically cut the amount of saturated fat we each eat. It is not all doom and gloom, however, because a few simple and painless changes to diet can make a huge difference to intake levels and health."
With the summer holidays kicking off in just a few weeks, many of us are already working on getting our bodies in shape - but it's equally as important to ensure that we look after what's happening on the inside to avoid unnecessary risks to our health.
Check out The Fat Panel's top ten ways to cut down your saturated fat intake in the clip below!
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