We all know that having a high amount of fat in our diets is not only dangerous to your hearts health and can also lead to a higher caloric intake that can cause weight gain. The fat in most food is a byproduct of meat and this type of fat is called “saturated fat” these are the worst type. However, the fats in many foods to add flavor and this is why many find it hard to stay away from fatty foods and continue to eat a diet that is very high in saturated fats.
The buildup of cholesterol in arteries and veins can lead to heart attacks and other heart related diseases. The good news is that this process can be reversed if you make a change in your daily diet and start eating better foods. Most people do not want to change there diets because they think that this means eating foods that do not taste good, but that does not have to the case.
Here are some healthy snacks that you can add to your daily diet to use as alternatives to the snacks with high levels of fat and cholesterol in them; rice cakes, low fat bagels, toast topped with cinnamon and ground sugar, dried fruit, fruit slush, grilled cheese sandwiches(using low fat cheese) and even chicken salad if you use a low fat mayonnaise!