talk more about these hormones in greater detail later in the book. When these
hormones are disturbed or become unbalanced, a host of other illnesses can
develop, such as osteoporosis, heart disease, anxiety, depression, infertility, and
much more.
A Low-Fat Diet Can Also Lead to Many Vitamin Deficiencies
Many Americans have eliminated natural fats from their diets as they’ve
increased their carbohydrate intake, and in doing so they’ve become fat
deficient. This means that they’re also deficient in essential fatty acids (EFAs).
According to recent research, EFAs have been shown to improve hormone
functions and play a vital role in the prevention of degenerative diseases. When
you follow a low-fat diet, your body will have a hard time absorbing the fat-
soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). A deficiency in fat-soluble vitamins can lead
to skin diseases and contribute to poor overall health.
Are You Fat Deficient?
• Are you overweight or obese?
• Have you always been unsuccessful on low-fat diets?
• Do you feel you’re hungry all the time, or do you have little to no control
over your appetite?
• Are you tired and fatigued every time you eat pasta, pancakes, or waffles?
• Do you feel hungry one or two hours after eating a bagel or doughnut?
• Do you often crave sugary snacks?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be fat deficient,
which means that your body may be secreting too much insulin. If you have any
of these symptoms, your body is telling you it needs help (Fig. 1.3). Please listen
to this message, and take action by putting natural fats back into your diet. These
symptoms are only one part of a bigger picture. Although these symptoms
certainly indicate that you’re not feeling well, the real damage is hidden away, at
the cellular level. There is no way for you to know if your arteries are starting to
clog, or if cancer is forming in your breast, pancreas, or colon. In contrast,
disease does not develop when key hormones like insulin are in balance. If you
understand all of these factors, you can definitely rule out a low-fat diet as a
sound prescription for long-term health.
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