Fats
Fats are one of the three macronutrients that make up a balanced diet, alongside carbohydrates and protein. Fats are needed in your body, but in small amounts. Fats are important for building hormones, keeping us warm, and for absorbing vitamins. Any extra amounts of dietary fats that we eat get stored as body fat. Fats have more calories than proteins or carbohydrates, so it is important to prioritize those that will benefit your body.
There are different types of fats, try to choose the nutritious types.
Unsaturated Fats
Important for reducing your risk of heart disease, improving brain function, nutrient absorption and hormone regulation.
Saturated Fats Limit amounts.
This type of fat increases your“ bad” cholesterol.
Trans Fats Avoid as much as you can.
Increases your risk for heart disease.
● Plant oils like: Olive oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil
● Avocado
● Nuts, Nut and seed butters
● Flax seeds
● Walnuts
● Chia seeds
● Fatty fish like: Albacore tuna, salmon, sardines
● Whole milk
● Heavy cream
● Full fat cheese
● Cream cheese
● Butter, lard
● Beef, lamb, pork
● Coconut oil
● Fast foods
● Processed, baked pastries
● Margarine
● Shortening
● Partially hydrogenated oils
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