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6 Healthy Sources of Fat


Optimizing Nutrition

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6 healthy sources of fat:
  • Olive oil
  • Almonds
  • Avocados
  • Grass fed butter
  • Coconut oil
  • Salmon

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Hi. In this video, we will look at 6 healthy sources of fat. Fat is essential for numerous bodily functions including the production of hormones and the absorption of nutrients. Did you know that 60 percent of your brain is made out of fat? On top of that, vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble which means that they require fat in order to be absorbed. The only fat that should be avoided at all costs is trans-fat.
Here are 6 healthy sources of fat:
  • Olive oil
    • Olives and olive oil provide a healthy source of monounsaturated fat
  • Almonds
    • Almonds are high in fiber and provide a healthy source of monounsaturated fat
  • Avocados
    • Avocados and avocado oil provide a healthy source of monounsaturated fat
  • Grass fed butter
    • Grass-fed butter is butter that is made from the milk of a grass-fed cow. This provides a clean source of saturated fat.
  • Coconut oil
    • Coconut oil (and other natural coconut food) provides a healthy source of saturated fat.
  • Salmon
    • Salmon is a strong source of polyunsaturated omega-3 fats. Omega-3 is an important anti-inflammatory fat. Omega 3 opposes the inflammation that is created by omega 6 (which is pro-inflammatory). Ideally, omega 6 and omega 3 amounts should be equal throughout the day.
Being conscious of the amounts of different kinds of fat that you’re eating will help to ensure that you maintain a clean, consistent flow of energy to your brain. It is also important to note that saturated fat is only a danger if you consume a lot of refined carbohydrates like white flour and sugar. It is clear that refined carbohydrates are the real villain, not fat.