Today when we think of the word FAT we cringe and associate it with extra weight around our waist and thighs. We have been taught that if we eat foods that contain fat we become fat. This misconception has really undermined people’s health and perpetuated a society that is obsessed with fat free or low fat products. Being overweight is not from eating fat but the inability to burn fat because a person eats too many carbohydrates.
Not all fats are created equal. Dietary fats can be broken down into two groups: natural fats vs. unnatural fats. Natural fats are essential to our brain, bones, liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, hormones; every single cell in the body utilizes fat. Saturated, Monosaturated and Polyunsaturated fats are natural fats that are essential to your overall health. It is extremely important to include all three natural fats into your diet. Trans fats are unnatural fats and are in a category all by themselves. They are a relatively new addition to the diet and should be avoided.
It is extremely important to have a diet varied in all 3 types of healthy critical fats. Here are some examples:
Saturated Fat – unrefined coconut oil, grass-fed butter and red palm oil
Monosaturated Fat – olive oil and macadamia oil
Polyunsaturated Fat – Flax seed oil, grape seed oil, and fish oil (Omega 3 fatty acids)
Learn more about our Lifestyle Medical Treatment and Nutrition Program HERE. Stay tuned for Part 2 of The Importance of Healthy Critical Fats in Your Diet!