| Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. We see a lot of these packaged foods in our daily lives like potato chips, cereals, cookies, and falsely advertised healthy snacks. These packaged foods have inflammatory oils that are damaging to the body and can compromise the cardiovascular system and our immune system, which creates long-term damage. “Trans fats” can also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure, and liver strain. That said, our bodies do need good fat called saturated 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 properly. |
| 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 peanut 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. (Stay away from refined Olive Oils) ● Oils like flaxseed, sesame, toasted sesame, walnut, and pumpkin seed are best used unheated in sauces or dressings. |
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