Healthy fats do not make you fat!!! It is the quantity and type of fat that we ingest that can impose our health. We need fats in our diet for numerous reasons… to absorb vitamins, for energy, for brain health, for proper digestion, to make food taste good, etc!

Are you eating the right types of fats? Saturated and trans fats are the types to avoid or keep to a minimal amount. They can raise bad cholesterol and cause health issues.

GOOD FATS.. are unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fats) examples: fatty fish, olive oil, olives, vegetable oils,  avocado, peanut oil, almonds

BAD FATS…are Saturated fats such as: red meat, high-fat dairy, animal products, palm oil, etc

Don’t be afraid of consuming fat in your diet, they are extremely important. I have heard things like if I eat fatty foods I will get fat! That is not true. If you eat the right kinds and exercise you will be able to maintain proper health.

I try to incorporate some sort of fat at each meal. Breakfast I usually have eggs

with my snacks I love peanut butter or almond butter

I enjoy avocado on top of my meals or sometimes I just eat the avocado with some salt using a spoon… try it!

I use olive oil when I cook, and I consume fatty fishes like salmon throughout the week. No one is perfect, so don’t get upset if you aren’t on point every day.

Do you incorporate enough healthy fats in your diet?