Find yourself reaching for a snack an hour after you’ve finished lunch?
You’re probably not eating enough fat.
Though it’s been feared by many of us for decades (ever since some now-disproven science linked it to heart disease), fat actually plays a super important role in keeping us satiated.
Why is fat so important?
Combining a bit of fat with plenty of veggies and good-quality protein at every meal helps to slow the release of glucose into your blood.
And because fat is so energy-dense, it takes longer for the body to digest. Meaning you’re more likely to stay satisfied until it’s time to eat again.
On top of that, the essential vitamins A, D, E and K can only be absorbed by the body when they’re eaten with fat. Go figure!
(Just to be clear, we’re talking about the saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and omega-3 kinds of fats here. We wouldn’t touch trans fats with a barge pole!)
Bring back the fat to your lunch:
- Salad looking a little sad? Take a cue from this Cuban Mojo Chicken Bowl and drizzle it with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, toss through a handful of toasted pepitas or add a 1/4 of an avo.
- Trying to make the most of your leftover veggies? Saute them in a bit of butter and top with tinned mackerel.
- Making a sourdough sandwich? Add two slices of Cheddar cheese or a smear of avocado.
- Using up some leftover chicken? Make sure you leave that skin on!
- Need to bulk out your soup? Top it off with a boiled egg.
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