Foods rich in healthy dietary fats promote hormonal function and are dense with energy. They also help make your meals delicious and satisfying. But remember, a little goes a long way!
Next are my top 5 healthy fat sources and portions. Include these in your cart on your next grocery shop so you always have the ability to create amazing and health promoting meals.
- Chia Seeds– 15g 75 calories 5g fat
- Olive Oil– 15g 135 calories 15g fat
- Avocado– 50g 90 calories 7.5g fat
- Dark Chocolate– 15g 80 calories 5g fat
- Natural Peanut Butter– 15g 91 calories 7g fat
2 basic guidelines for enjoying healthy fats for overall health and wellness.
- We should aim for a minimum of .8g of dietary fat per kg of our total bodyweight. (or .4g per lb)
- 10% or less of our total calories should come from saturated fat.
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