Why You SHOULD Include Healthy Fats In Your Diet

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October 9, 2018 By Mike & Mike's Staff

Usually when it comes to eating healthy, we tend to avoid fats, thinking that it’s a big contributor to weight gain. But this is not the case! There are a lot of positive benefits to eating healthy fats, especially unsaturated fatty acids. These usually include oils and plant-based fats.

Healthy fats are a big component of mental concentration, clarity and focus. This is because certain fat cells in the brain work to efficiently move neurons along at a quicker speed.
Eating healthy fats can actually aid in boosting your energy, as they can be broken down in the body during exercise and be used as an energy source. Omega-3’s and -6’s (your essential fatty acids) also help increase the amount of oxygen carried in your blood stream.
Fats such as the ones listed can also help support your hormonal (or endocrine) system, and support the production of feel good hormones such as Serotonin, thereby improving your mood.
Essential fatty acids, especially Omega-3’s, can actually help regulate allergic reactions and reduce inflammation caused by food sensitivities.
Eating unsaturated fats can even help you LOSE weight, as it keeps you fuller faster than carbs, and can be used as fuel for the body.
These fats can also protect your heart by reducing the amount of bad cholesterol (LDL) that can clog arteries, and increase the circulation of good cholesterol (HDL) that can protect you from heart disease.

Some examples of healthy fat food sources are:

Avocados
Coconut Oil
Nuts and seeds
Fish (such as salmon)
Chia seeds
Hemp hearts

Looking for recipes to incorporate your healthy fats? Try one of these:

AVOCADO PUDDING:

In a blender or food processor, blend 1 avocado, 1 banana, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp. raw cacao or cocoa powder, 1 ½ C almond milk, and an optional 1 tbsp. of maple syrup, until smooth. Serve in a bowl and enjoy!

CHIA PUDDING:

Did you know chia is also high in Omega-3’s? Try adding 1/3 cup to 1 C almond or coconut milk with vanilla extract and honey to taste, mix well, and let set in the fridge for 5 hours. When the chia has soaked up the milk, it turns into a thick pudding texture! Add mixed fruits or purees for flavour.

COCONUT OIL ENERGY BALLS:

Add 1 C oats, ½ C nut butter of your choice, cinnamon to taste, 1 tbsp. honey, ¼ C chocolate chips (or cacao nibs) and 1 tbsp. coconut oil to a food processor and blend until all ingredients are well incorporated. Roll into 2 inch balls and keep in fridge until serving!

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