Fat: a despised word. A word used to describe our bodies, a substance believed to clog our arteries, add cellulite to our thighs, and give us big, round, chubby cheeks. Many of us purposefully avoid fat in our diet for these reasons and our own. But, what about the good fats? Are we avoiding those, too?
Good fats are considered those which are:
- Unsaturated
- Trans-fat free
- Come from natural sources and are unrefined
- Contain essential fatty acids (omega-3 and 6)
Some examples of good fats include (all unrefined):
- Coconut oil
- Flax and hemp oil
- Canola oil
- Avocados
- Natural oils from nuts and seeds (such as borage, almond, sesame, etc.)
Here’s five good reasons why you should think about adding more good fats into your daily routine:
1. Omega-3s help nourish your skin, hair, and nails.Beauty seekers will appreciate this one. omega-3s are a mini-salon all in one. Known to help eliminate dandruff, eczema, and prevent hair loss, use these little helpers to help you maintain that natural beautiful glow you were born with. EFAs (essential fatty acids) balance the skin’s metabolism by controlling the flow of oils and nourish collagen, the great stuff that supports your skin.
2. EFAs increase the rate in which your body burns fat.
That’s right. I said it. Good fat helps you burn fat. EFAs help dissolve body fat and increase metabolism and energy production. In addition to helping you get rid of the buildup our bodies create over time, consuming good fats will begin to replace the bad fats, which were being stored in your body, especially the kind that create cellulite (like hydrogenated oils and trans fats). So, take some flax oil in the morning before breakfast to help smooth your thighs and increase your energy for the day!
