Healthy Fats & Oils

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Ever since fat was demonized, people started eating more sugar, refined carbs and processed foods instead. As a result, the entire world has become fatter and sicker. However, times are changing. Studies now show that fat, including saturated fat, isn't the devil it was made out to be!
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The Truth about Fats and Oils

FAT has been demonized.
Fat has been blamed for America’s obesity epidemic, and has been cited as the cause of the rising surge of heart disease. Our nation’s dietary guidelines have even suggested that people should moderate their fat consumption, and keep fat consumption to a minimum. So as a result the fat consumption in America has decreased. Unfortunately, even with people eliminating fat from their diets, coronary heart disease and obesity cases continue to rise.

So is Fat really the cause behind our current health crisis today?

Ever since fat was demonized, people started eating more sugar, refined carbs and processed foods instead.

As a result, the entire world has become fatter and sicker.

However, times are changing.

Studies now show that Fat, including Saturated Fat, isn't the devil it was made out to be!


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Avocados


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Avocados are one of the healthiest foods available
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The Avocado is different from most other fruits.
Whereas most fruits primarily contain carbs, avocados are loaded with fats. In fact, avocados are about 77% fat, by calories, making them even higher in fat than most animal foods.The main fatty acid is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid. This is also the predominant fatty acid in olive oil, associated with various health benefits.
Avocados are among the best sources of potassium in the diet, even containing 40% more potassium than bananas, a typical high potassium food.
Even though they are high in fat and calories, studies show that people who eat avocados tend to weigh less and have less belly fat than those who don’t.

Conclusion:
Avocados are a fruit, with fat at 77% of calories. They are an excellent source of potassium and fiber, and have been shown to have major benefits for cardiovascular health.


Whole Eggs


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Eggs used to be considered unhealthy because the yolks are high in cholesterol and fat. FAT isn't the devil it was made out to be!
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Whole eggs are among the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.
Despite being high in fat and cholesterol, they are incredibly nutritious and healthy.
In fact, a single egg contains 212 mg of cholesterol, which is 71% of the recommended daily intake. Plus, 62% of the calories in whole eggs are from fat.
However, new studies have shown that
cholesterol in eggs doesn't affect the cholesterol in the blood.
What we're left with is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.
Whole eggs are actually loaded with
vitamins and minerals. They contain a little bit of almost every single nutrient we need.
They even contain powerful antioxidants that protect the eyes, and lots of choline, a brain nutrient that 90% of people don't get enough of.
Eggs are also a weight loss friendly food. They are very fulfilling and high in protein, the most important nutrient for weight loss.
Despite being high in fat, people who replace a grain-based breakfast with eggs end up eating fewer calories and losing weight.
The best eggs are omega-3 enriched or pastured. Just don't throw away the yolk, that's where almost all the nutrients are found.


Dark Chocolate


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Dark Chocolate helps to boost the Immune System and is a great Defense against the Corona COVID-19 Virus!
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Dark Chocolate is 11% fiber and contains over 50% of the RDA for iron, magnesium, copper and manganese.
It is also loaded with
antioxidants, so much that it is one of the highest scoring foods tested, even outranking blueberries.
Some of the antioxidants in it have potent biological activity, and can lower blood pressure and protect LDL cholesterol in the blood from becoming oxidized.
Studies also show that people who eat dark chocolate 5 or more times per week are less than half as likely to die from heart disease, compared to people who don't eat dark chocolate.
There are also some studies showing that dark chocolate can
improve brain function, and protect your skin from damage when exposed to the sun.
Just make sure to choose quality dark chocolate, with at least 70% cocoa.
Conclusion:
Dark chocolate is high in fat, but loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. It is very effective at improving cardiovascular health.


Fatty Fish


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There are many salmon species that exist, but when it comes to the nutrition profile, there’s only one variety that stands out: Wild Alaskan Salmon.
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One of the few animal products that most people agree is healthy, is fatty fish.
This includes fish like salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines and herring.
These fish are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, high quality proteins and all sorts of important nutrients.
Studies show that people who eat fish tend to be much healthier, with a lower risk of heart disease, depression, dementia and all sorts of common diseases.
If you can't (or won't) eat fish, then taking a fish oil supplement can be useful. Cod fish liver oil is best, it contains all the omega-3s that you need, as well as plenty of vitamin D.


Nuts and Seeds


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Seeds and Nuts contain all the starting materials necessary to develop into complex plants. Because of this, they are extremely nutritious.
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Seeds and Nuts are great sources of fiber. They also contain healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and many important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
When consumed as part of a healthy diet, seeds can help reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure.



Extra virgin Olive Oil


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Is another fatty food that almost everyone agrees is healthy, is extra virgin olive oil.
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This fat is an essential component of the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to have numerous health benefits.
Extra virgin olive oil contains vitamins E and K, and is loaded with powerful antioxidants.
Some of these antioxidants can fight inflammation and help protect the LDL particles in the blood from becoming oxidized.
It has also been shown to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol markers and have all sorts of benefits related to heart disease risk.
Out of all the healthy fats and oils in the diet, extra virgin olive oil is the king.
Conclusion:
Extra virgin olive oil has many powerful health benefits, and is incredibly effective at improving cardiovascular health.


Coconuts and Coconut Oil


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Every part of this wonder fruit offers a multitude of benefits – from the flesh of the tender coconut to raw coconut meat, from coconut water to coconut oil and coconut milk.
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Coconuts and Coconut Oil, are the richest sources of saturated fat on the planet.
In fact, about 90% of the fatty acids in them are saturated.
Even so, populations that consume large amounts of coconut do not have high levels of heart disease, and are in excellent health!
Coconut fats are actually different than most other fats, and consist largely of medium-chain fatty acids.
These fatty acids are metabolized differently, going straight to the liver where they may be turned into ketone bodies.
Studies show that medium-chain fats suppress appetite, helping people eat fewer calories, and can boost metabolism by up to 120 calories per day.
Many studies show that these types of fats can have benefits for people with Alzheimer's, and they have also been shown to help you lose belly fat.
Conclusion:
Coconuts are very high in medium-chain fatty acids, which are metabolized differently than other fats. They can reduce appetite, increase fat burning and provide numerous health benefits.


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