Why Eating good fats is key to your weight-loss goals! Now, most people dont think of guacamole as a fat-burning snack because its very high in fat, but avocados are actually one of the healthiest, fat blasting foods around. In fact, the notion that eating fat makes you fat couldnt be more wrong, as eating fat, and lots of it, is a critical part of achieving optimal health and the body you want. Why? Here are 7 great reasons: 1. When added to a meal, fat slows gastric emptying and helps to stabilize blood sugar levels in response to a meal. 2. Like protein, fats keep you feeling full and satiated much longer than carbs do. 3. Due to the above fact, eating fat also helps you avoid carb cravings (which is the real contributor to increased body fat levels). 4. Fat helps to optimize your hormone levels as fat is a major player in your endocrine (hormone) system. 5. Fat, particularly this kind, contributes to healthier skin, hair, and a more youthful appearance. 6. Fat also plays a critical role in your nervous system, giving you energy and keeping you alert. In fact, there is one particular fat that makes up 97% of all the fatty acids in your brain. If you want a healthy brain, make sure youre getting plenty of this super fat every day. EPA/DHA most important fatty acids in Omegas/ 7. There are even certain types of fats, like CLA found in grass fed beef and organic dairy products, that have been shown to boost metabolism. When it comes to LOSING fat, EATING fat is king!
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:17:27 +0000
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