The Healthiest Diet The healthiest type of diet plan is a
balanced diet which includes foods from all food groups in the
Food Pyramid. According to the food pyramid, all fats and oils
should be eaten sparingly. This means your diet should be low in
fat, especially saturated fat. As a rough guide, no more than
about 30 percent of your calories should be eaten in the form of
fat. Low Fat Doesn't Mean No Fat We need certain fats (essential
fatty acids), so a low-fat diet doesn't mean a no-fat diet.
Also, just because a food is low-fat doesn't mean it's healthy
or less fattening. It may be high in sugar which is not good for
your health or weight. So whenever possible, choose low fat
brands that are also low in sugar. A Low Fat Diet is Better for
Your Health and Weight Move Towards Low Fat Eating The average
American diet is not low fat. On the contrary it is high in fat
and the average American is getting fatter. It is estimated that
55 per cent of American adults and 15-20 per cent of American
children are over