6 ‘Fatty’ Foods We Should Add to Our Diet

Amy Taylor August 05, 2015

Eating fats makes you fat. Fats make you sick. And fats are unhealthy. These are just a few of the many misconceptions that most people believe in. The most logical reason behind the false notion is that fatty foods are high in calories. It’s true. But not all fatty foods have the same quality of calories.

If there are bad fats, there are also good fats. Below are the foods many people avoid because they think such contains loads of fats. Actually, they offer plenty of amazing health benefits.

Eggs

Egg has gotten a bad rap in the food industry. Many people, especially with heart problems, avoid eating eggs because they think it has a lot of calories and cholesterol. Despite all the bad notion, eggs remain to be one of the most inexpensive foods that can provide your body with essential vitamins and minerals, including choline which allows the body to turn fat into energy. Eggs are also rich in lutein and zeaxinthin – antioxidants that promote eye health and aid in the prevention of cataracts.

Avocado

Avocado is considered to be one of the healthiest foods out there. And that’s because it contains large amounts of nutrients as well as good fats. The fruit contains potassium, folate, lutein, Vitamin C and E, and antioxidants that help fight cancer.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is really fatty. But all the fats present in it are good fats called monounsaturated fats. Sufficient levels of these fatty acids are linked to lowered total cholesterol levels, reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, decreased blood clotting, and normal insulin levels.

Fish

Fatty fish like mackerel, salmon and albacore tuna are extremely high in omega-3 fatty acids that promote heart health. What’s more, fish is an excellent source of quality protein. Eating fish at least twice a week is linked to a reduction of the risk of abnormal heartbeat, lower blood pressure, and prevention of atherosclerosis.

Nuts

Snacking on nuts is a great way to keep your tummy full and fight hunger. While they have higher calorie count, almonds, pistachios, peanuts and other nuts are food at improving good cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of blood clotting, and managing weight.

Cheese

Cheese is a good source of calcium as well as protein, zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and phosphorus that promote healthy bones and teeth, weight loss, tissue repair, and many other health benefits.

Consuming healthy fats in our diet offers an array of healthy benefits to our health, particularly our cardiovascular health. By choosing good fats over the bad ones (those you get from junk food), you are sure to greatly improve your health!