REASONS YOU SHOULD EAT FATTY FOODS
Not all fats are created equal. While most of us have a healthy fear of the word "fat," it turns out that we need only fear the bad fats. Yes, there is such a thing as good fat. And, even though this seems counterintuitive, when we cut good fats completely out of our diet, we can actually gain weight. Just because it's labeled sugar-free, fat-free or whole-wheat doesn't mean it's good for you. Kait Fortunato, a registered dietitian and founder of Rebel Dietitian, says what is most important is the type of fat, rather than the amount of fat we eat. The omega-3 fats in particular have great health benefits for our bodies and can help lower triglycerides and cholesterol.
Examples of good fats you should eat daily:
- Avocados
- Nuts (such as almonds, peanuts, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, pecans and cashews)
- Nut butter (such as peanut butter)
- Fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, trout and sardines)
- Olive oil
- Olives
- Flax
- Soy milk
- Tofu
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