Student Fitness

By: Joe Norton 

If you haven’t seen SuperSize Me, a documentary on a filmmakers one month diet based entirely off the McDonalds Menu, then go see it. If you have then you already know that the average American eats way too much fat every day.

There are some simple rules which will allow you to ingest far less fat, and with time eating this way your body will adjust accordingly. It is important to also keep in mind that the human body requires fat and that having too low of a fat intake will cause your testosterone to decrease. So, it is a bit of a juggling feat to have enough but not too much.

Stick to lean meats, poultry, fish – these are very low in fat, while very high in protein. These should be a staple to your appetite. Avoid fatty beef and pork products. Turkey based products taste just as good (I prefer them) and are way better for you.

No Fried Foods – get grilled, broiled, toasted, whatever. Just not fried, that adds a lot of calories, and a lot of fat. Eat grilled chicken instead of fried chicken, eat mash potatoes (or way better is sweet potatoes) instead of French fries.

No Cheese – its ridiculous how 7 grams of fat is in every slice of cheese, might want to at least think before getting 2 slices on every sandwich. Cheeses should generally be avoided.

Strictly Skim Milk- Not even some creamer in your coffee, it’s unnecessary. Throw Skim milk in, or better yet buy those zero sugar creamers or zero calories.

Avoid Simple Carbs, Stick to Complex – Most often fatty snacks are simple carbs. Things like cakes, cookies, brownies; bakery goods in general which don’t have the name whole wheat are not complex and should be eaten sparingly.

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