HEART- HEALTHY FATS?

For decades, the media has reported on studies that vilified fats, especially saturated fats, for those experiencing cardiovascular disease. Red meat, for example, contains high levels of saturated fats.

SO,ARE THERE HEART-HEALTHY FATS?

Here are some examples of foods rich in healthy fats and where they're found:

1. Saturated Fats(the oils listed are best for cooking):
Butter - Cheese - Coconut and Palm Oils(look for extra virgin, as they are healthier than refined) - Cream - Beef - Venison, Buffalo & Lamb Fat(when found within the meat and raised organically) - Eggs - Ghee(clarified butter) - Sour Cream - Chicken - Duck - Turkey Fat(when found within the meat and raised organically)

2. Monounsaturated Fats(these oils can also be used for cooking but are less preferable to saturated oils):
Avocados(they contain almost as much healthy monounsaturated oleic fats per gram as olive oil-- a whopping 70 to 75 percent) - Almond Oil - Grapeseed Oil - Peanut Oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil(best used on salads etc. and should not be heated) Keep in mind that not all olive oils are the same: Olive-Pomace Oils, from the last dregs after pressing, are highly refined, chemically treated, and not recommended.

3. Polyunsaturated Fats(cold-pressed only; not to be used for cooking purposes since heat damages the fat)
Flaxseed Oil - Chia Seed Oil - Hemp Seed Oil - Sunflower Oil - Safflower Oil - Cod Liver Oil - Herring Oil - Menhaden(fish)Oil - Salmon Oil - Sardine Oil - Sesame Seed Oil - Wheat Germ Oil.

IN ADDITION, YOUR DIET SHOULD BE RICH IN HEALTHY FATS FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES:

Omega-3, free-range eggs - Grass-Fed Red Meat.
Free-Range Chicken - Wild Fish - Nuts and Seeds.

Polyunsaturated fats include omega-3 fats and omega-6 fats, including these essential fatty acids(EFAs), can improve cardiovascular health and help balance insulin and inflammation levels. Wild-caught fish, free-range eggs, walnuts, and flaxseeds are excellent sources of important omega-3 fatty acids.

So, finally we see that while trying to lose unwanted fat, we must educate ourselves on the right foods to eat, and where to find it. After all, losing weight and keeping it off does not have to be an unpleasant chore. GOOD LUCK!