Why Fat Matters
Fat matters because diets high in fat contribute greatly to excess weight gain and elevated blood cholesterol levels—both of which are leading cause of heart disease, America’s number one killer.
High fat foods generally contain many more calories. In fact, they contain about twice as many calories per gram as do carbohydrates and proteins. Basically, every gram of fat contains nine calories, whereas one gram of protein or carbohydrates contains only 4 calories.
Additionally, many foods that are high in fat lack many essential vitamins and minerals that other low-fat foods contain. Watch out for foods like bacon or potato chips, they contain essentially zero nutrients your body can use.
*KRISPY KREME
Best of...
Cinnamon Twist (Yeast) 230 calories 9 fat(g)
Glazed Mini Cruller 230 calories 10 fat(g)
Worst of...
Glazed Raspberry-Filled Doughnut 350 calories 21 fat(g)
Honey Bun 410 calories 24 fat(g)
Coconut Cream Pie 450 calories 21 fat(g)
* According to Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Advantage,
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The Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health states:
"High intake of total dietary fat is associated with increased risk for obesity, some types of cancer, and possibly gallbladder disease. Epidemiologic, clinical, and animal studies provide strong and consistent evidence for the relationship between saturated fat intake, high blood cholesterol, and increased risk for coronary heart disease. Excessive saturated fat consumption is the major dietary contributor to total blood cholesterol levels."
Why Reduce Fat Intake?
Fat consumption among Americans is estimated at 34 percent of total caloric intake. This level of fat intake is considered too high by many public health organizations, which have agreed that 30 percent or less of total calories should be derived from fat,
*Most Holey Donuts!(tm) products derive only 6% of their total calories from fat which is very low.
Fat in Cinnamon Buns
According to the website WWW.THATSFIT.COM The original Cinnamon Bun at a large chain weighs in at 730 calories and 24 grams of fat yet a Caramel Pecan bun may 1100 calories, 56 grams of fat.
Note that Holey Donuts!(tm) Cinnamon Buns have no artificial sweeteners or fat substitutes and although slightly smaller come in at an amazing 275 calories with a total fat of only 3.5 grams as well as having 2 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
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