Good Fat

Almost everything Americans believe about dietary fat is untrue, and it's costing them dearly. The no-fat or torturously low-fat diet is not only ineffective, it's also unhealthy, steering dieters away from good fats and towards bad ones. Eating highly processed, low-fat, high-carb foods can contribute to everything from premature wrinkling and depression to hormonal dysfunction. Good fats, on the other hand--found in foods like avocados, nuts, olive oil, and even chocolate and butter--are powerful weight loss tools. Dieters feel full longer, snack less, take in fewer calories, and enjoy increased immune system function, better cognitive function, and protection against catastrophic disease like stroke, cancer, and heart disease. Low-carb guru Fran McCullough dispels the misconceptions surrounding fats and reveals the simple secrets to eating well and losing weight. Good Fat features one hundred tasty and healthy recipes--including Crisp Coconut Waffles, Guacamole Soup, and Tuna Burgers--that focus on fresh ingredients and combine low carbs with beneficial fats. Good Fat is the only book to address this key component of a low-carb lifestyle, delivering delicious news on how to unlock improved health.