In ONE-TWO PUNCH, fat is treated as a condiment that will add to your feelings of fullness and satisfaction.75 If you’re using the fist as your parameter, you can keep the fat intake in check. Yes, nuts are super tasty, and it would be easy to go overboard and eat a container of cashews. But you’re using your fist as your portion guide.  In ONE-TWO PUNCH, fat is not included as a macronutrient you need to count in your fists of protein and carbohydrate. It is considered a condiment; butter on your vegetables, dressing on your salad or fat already in your choice of protein or carbohydrate. Fats include oils, cream, butter, margarine, salad dressing, avocados and some sauces.  There is fat in some of the carbohydrate and protein foods that you choose as your fist-sized portions, but the idea is not to get too caught up in the details. Remember, if you’re using your fists as your portion guidelines, your fat is not going to be out of control. Some meals will be higher in fat than others. With more fat in some meals you will stay full for a longer period of time. Remember the first foundational principle … Continue reading Spilling the Beans and the Fat