Natural Healthy Fats

Ok, so we have all heard of FAT and nine time out of ten, those who are looking to lose weight go running in the opposite direction in fear of gaining weight. In this article I will discuss Natural Healthy Fats. I will discuss where we can find them, and how to incorporate them into our diet. 

It is extremely important to have fat as a part of our diet. It is recommended that a healthy diet contain 20-35% of calories coming from fat. Now, what do I mean by fat. I mean, Natural Healthy Fats.
You can find natural healthy fats in the following foods. These foods offer monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats which are excellent in maintaining health and well being. 

Olive Oil/Sunflower Oil
Avocado
Flax seed
Salmon/Most types of fish
Almonds/Nuts
Peanut Butter/Almond Butter

Now, most of these are pretty obvious as to how to add them to your diet. However, I will now offer you a couple of simple ideas to make sure that you’re getting them.

Uncooked Olive Oil/Sunflower OIl- You can use it as a salad dressing with balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. This will add great flavour to nearly any type of salad. Especially Spinach Salads with goat cheese.

Avocado- Mix up a full avocado with 4 tbsp of salsa, lemon juice and pepper, and you have a delicious “cheater” version of Guacamole. Add it to your favourite quesadilla’s or use as a dip with your favourite crackers.

Flax Seed- You can add this to your oatmeal, protein shakes, or your fruit smoothies. Not only does is offer a natural healthy fats, but it also offers fibre which can help with digestion.

Salmon- Broil it with Lemon juice and pepper until it becomes a lighter pink, and is flakey. Salmon is not only delicious, but it offers a wonderful amount of healthy fats, as well as omega fatty acids.

Almonds and Nuts- Eat them as they are without any added sugar or salt, or add them to your favourite salad for a more substantial and satisfying meal. 

Peanut Butter/Almond Butter- Take a few steps back into the past, and enjoy a good old Peanut Butter Sandwich. Not only are you getting healthy fats, but you’re also getting a complete protein that will leave you feeling satisfied and youthful.   

NOW, go out there and realize that FAT isn’t always bad. Natural Healthy Fats can do wonders for our bodies and our brain, and we must learn recognise that just because they are titled as fat, they may not always be bad!

Enjoy

Your friend, 

Sandy Saad

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