Wait…WHAT? You need to eat fat to lose fat…? I know what you’re thinking…I’ve lost my mind right? WRONG!
It has been scientifically proven that eating what we like to call “good fats” can and will help you shift the fat that you’re holding on to and storing!
So here are the facts:1. If you are eating less fats it means that you need to eat more protein or more carbohydrates in your diet – this is proving to be detrimental to a lot of people because they are choosing to eat more carbohydrates and the wrong types of carbohydrates!
2. Good Fats are actually some of the most stable and best sources of energy! If you want to feel energetic all day, not have your 3:30pm crash or crave that block of chocolate or ice cream after every meal then you need to keep your fats high! The more balanced your level of fats are in your diet the less likely you are to have sugar and carbohydrate cravings
3. The human body actually needs fat to function. Fats are a hugely important when it comes to the production of some hormones in your body. If your hormone production is off so is your metabolism which means you’re not going to be burning as many calories and as much fat as you could be
4. If your body is getting a consistent source of fat it will be more willing to let go of the fat that it is holding on to and storing. If you’re limiting your fat intake your body is going to want to hold onto the fat that it has stored to ensure it has energy reserves.
5. Low fat and non-fat foods are one of the reasons why you’re storing fat. Think about it for a second – If the fat has been removed from your food it has to be replaced by something else to make sure the food you’re eating still tastes good. Therefore the fat is replaced with sugar, chemicals, and carbohydrates or in some cases they can be high in Trans Fats, which is NOT what you want to be putting into your body!
So how do you get your good fats into your diet? Below is a list of some of the great sources of good fats that you can include in your diet!
Sources of Good Fats
• Flax oil
• Fish (especially Omega-3 sources like cod, salmon)
• Non-processed vegetable oils
• Nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, macadamias, brazil nuts)
• Avocados
• Olive Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Udo’s Choice Oil (Omega 3 and Omega 6)
• Fish Oil
• Peanut Oil
If you can start to include some of these good fats into your diet you will notice an increase in your energy, metabolism, your skin will be clearer, your eyes, nails and hair will be stronger and shinier and your overall health will definitely improve. Not to mention the benefits it’s going to have on your weight loss goals!
Don’t be afraid to eat fat – it can and will help you lose fat!
Thanks for a very informative posts! Most of us believe that we must avoid fatty foods when we're on a weight loss program. However, there are some fatty acids that can help us in losing our unwanted fats. I do hope readers will take note of these details. Let's eat some fat to take the excess fats away! :)
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