On a little island half way in between Guam and the
Philippines there is a rampant epidemic affecting
the inhabitants. This tiny island of approximately
8,200 people is not afflicted with famine or a deadly
disease as you might think when talking about an
epidemic... the islanders are dying at much earlier
ages that at any other time in their history. They have
alarmingly high rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes
and obesity.
Why?
Well, the people on this island used to make their living
by farming, growing bananas and coconut and lots of
fishing. They used to walk everywhere, eat fresh fruits
and vegetables and had lots of daily activity.
Now, with the introduction of "western culture" and the
destruction of their normal behavior, the islanders now
drive to their computer jobs in mostly cramped offices and
eat a diet of highly processed "prepared" foods imported
from the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
As you can see, exporting the "American diet" of quick and
easy processed food and lack of activity has taken a
healthy and active island population, and turned it into a
mini version of America, along with the associated rates
of obesity and disease.
--It's What You Don't Eat
You see, when losing weight, we're not only talking about
weight loss, we're also talking about better health. It's
hard to lose weight without taking steps to increase your
healthy habits... right?
One of the most important and effective ways to lose weight
and get healthier is to avoid two groups of foods.
Both of these foods have been directly linked to
deteriorating health and specifically weight gain and
obesity. The unhealthy ingredients in these foods have
steadily (and secretly) been used in greater amounts over
the last 20 years... and we haven't known it. More
importantly, we haven't known the hidden dangers of eating
them.
The first group of foods to avoid are those that contain
"Trans Fats".
Also know as TFA's or Trans Fatty Acids, they are found in
partially hydrogenated oils... manufactured and unhealthy
fats. They are a silent killer hidden in our food, and
have been directly linked to the skyrocketing rates of
obesity in both adults and children worldwide.
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