The 1995 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend choosing a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. In 1990, each person ate approximately 63 pounds of fat. Fat adds flavor and feels smooth in the mouth.
Fats also play an important role in prepared foods.
If you have, you probably produced a beautiful cake with the tenderness of a wet sponge. Without fat or modifying the recipe to work without fat, baked products are not very edible. Our problem with encouraging Americans to eat less fat is partly the result of an unwillingness to change. Without imaginative cooking methods, the foods simply don't taste as good. Here are some facts about the consequences of too much fat in the diet, and some tips on how to modify your diet to be healthier, yet still enjoyable.