Don’t Be Afraid Of Fats!

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There is a lot of bad press about fats. Saturated fat is detrimental to your health and can lead to heart disease among other health-related problems. However, unsaturated fat has a myriad of benefits like lowering your HDL, or bad cholesterol and raising your LDL, or good cholesterol.  These among other things make it essential for you to consume foods that have unsaturated fat! So don’t be afraid, see how foods with unsaturated fat can help your body function at its best.

Avocado

Avocado is not only a delicious to your burrito, but it is jam-packed with vitamin E and saturated fats. These two combined keep your skin and hair smooth and healthy, and help you lose excess weight!

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Olive Oil

Olive oil is the purest form of saturated fats. Although it seems daunting to people, using olive oil in your diet shouldn’t be scary! Extra virgin olive oil is loaded with fatty acids and antioxidants that carry cancer-fighting properties. Use olive oil as a salad dressing and get rid of the sugars and unsaturated fats that come with bottled dressings.

Nuts

Nuts are a fatty food group that is highly misunderstood. Nuts are not only full of healthy plant-based protein but are high in iron and calcium. But, make sure you get them unsalted so you don’t raise your sodium!