Day 12 of Cleanse: Rounding the Bend
Fat has a bad rap. Many people have been brainwashed to think that a “low-fat”
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diet is the way to stay healthy. Well, that can be very misleading. What we need to concentrate on is GOOD FAT. Good fats are also known as unsaturated fats (they stay liquid at room temperature). And the HEALTHIEST of these fats is called monosaturated fats which come from some seafoods, avocados, nuts, olive oil and more. Fat is beneficial to our body because it provides energy for the body & keeps the body warm.
In a healthy meal, this is what we recommend in caloric breakdown:
- 60% from GOOD Carbohydrates
- 25% from GOOD FAT
- 15% from GOOD Protein
Good fats can come from food & they can come from quality supplements. We are fans of Omegas 3, 6 & 9, essential fatty acids (EFAs). These essential fatty acids are the building blocks of your cell membranes and they bring immediate energy for the heart, muscles and other organs.
Here’s a quick food guide for Omegas 3, 6, & 9s EFAs:
Omega 3
- Flaxseed oil
- Salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel
- Hemp oil & hemp heart
- Walnuts, soybeans
- Dark leafy green vegetables
- Raw pumpkin seeds
- Whole grains
Omega 6
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Borage oil & Black currant oil
- Raw nuts and seeds
- Lentils & legumes
- Lean meats–eggs
- Unrefined vegetable oils
Omega 9
- Olives
- Almonds
- Macadamias, hazelnuts
- Avocados
- Flaxseed
- Pressed oils from these foods, ie: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Did you like any foods on these lists? Yes, of course. Feel free to incorporate these into your diet for healthy consumption of good fat. Our bodies need it. Tomorrow, we’ll discuss which supplements are the BEST for providing these important EFAs.