Healthy fats
Keep calm and forget about the early adopted attitude that all fats are lethal.
Fats are a class of macronutrients that are essential for the proper functioning of our body and therefore irreplaceable!
Our bodies rely heavily on continuous dietary sources of essential fatty acids for many biochemical processes. But unfortunately, our bodies cannot produce them.
Here are some benefits of adding healthy fat to our diet: improved energy, cell growth, recovery, hormonal status, cell signaling, nutrient absorption.
Other than that, a proper diet that includes healthy fats makes us feel more satiated and vital, while our focus, learning and working abilities, and general mood are improved.
Chose your source
So, chase your goals energized and explore these healthy fat sources:
Fish (salmon, trout, tuna) is presumably the best source of omega-3 fatty acids
Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) and nuts (walnut, almond, pistachio, macadamia) are an excellent choice if you are on the go (plus you get extra fiber!)
Cold-pressed oils with low heating-induced aldehyde content, like virgin olive oil and coconut oil.
Flaxseed, exceptionally convenient and takes excellent care of your skin too.
In Numbers
According to U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS), 90.16 million people in the US used fat-free options instead of the regular product in 2020
Commercially baked pastries have an average of 33 % fat content, predominantly margarine
Saturated fats should form no more than 11% and trans-fat no more than 2% of daily calorie intake
“Polynesian women are known for their long hair, glowing skin, and thick nails. And that comes from the local diet, which is mostly plant based with a little bit of fish and a lot of natural fats and oils.”– Nikki Reed, actress
*Content and products on Holistic Living are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
