Both. You see, not all fats are created equal.
The Skinny on Fats
Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems. They can also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, and liver strain.
That said, our bodies need fat for insulation, vitamin and mineral absorption, and to protect our organs. High-quality fats can steady our metabolism, keep hormone levels even, nourish our skin, hair, and nails, and provide lubrication to keep the body functioning fluidly.
Where to Find Healthy Fats
- Avocados, olives, and coconuts are great sources of healthy fat, along with wild salmon and omega-3 rich organic eggs.
- Whole nuts and seeds, and their butter like almond butter or tahini
- Look for the highest-quality organic oils when shopping. Words to look for: organic, first-pressed, cold-pressed, extra-virgin, and unrefined. Avoid expeller-pressed, refined, and solvent extracted.
How to Use Healthy Fats:
- For cooking at high temperatures (stir-frying and baking), try butter, ghee (clarified butter), or coconut oil
- When sautéing foods, try organic extra virgin olive oil.
- Oils like flaxseed, sesame, toasted sesame, walnut, and pumpkin seed are best used unheated in sauces or dressings.
Try this delicious, easy recipe:
Avocado Dip
Ingredients
- 1 large peeled avocado
- ¼ cup of fresh minced cilantro
- 1 tsp of Coconut Aminos Teriyaki sauce
- 4 cherry tomatoes cut into small cubes
- 2 tsp of fresh-squeezed lemon juice(1/3 of lemon)
- 1-2 dash of cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Mash avocado with a fork until smooth or almost smooth.
Add cilantro, Lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper, tomatoes and Coconut Aminos Teriyaki sauce. Mix well.
Serve chilled with mixed raw vegetables or organic gluten-free chips. Best made a maximum of 1 hour before serving.
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