Healthy Fats!

Fat...

For some of us just hearing that word will make us cringe. The question is though, are there HEALTHY fats? And the answer is YES! Believe it or not fats are not always bad for you. They fill you up and help slow down the desire to overeat! 

Two fats you should start growing more familiar with are Monounsaturated fat and Polyunsaturated fat.

These fats are good for your cholesterol, heart, and blood pressure levels! Some even aid in weight loss!

Here are some great examples of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are easy to add into your daily diet. (Let's not forget delicious!)

Monounsaturated 

Avocado! 

Almonds!

Peanut Butter! 

Olive Oil & Olives

Polyunsaturated 

Salmon!

Soymilk!

Walnuts!

Safflower Oil!

Keep in mind...

These are all great additions to anyone's healthy lifestyle. Switching out that bag of potato chips for 1/4 cup of almonds will not only give you that same salty crunch, but it will make your body feel and look better as well! As with all things, eat these fats in moderation and keep an eye on your fat intake throughout day.

Fats to stay away from!

Saturated and Trans fats are commonly known to raise cholesterol and increase the risk of a disease. These two fats are easy to find in everything from candy bars, pizza, to the butter you're putting on your brocolli.

Make sure to try to avoid eating these fats as much as you possibly can!

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