Your body requires some fat to function properly; therefore, it’s not good if you don’t get enough of it. Your wellbeing and ability to stay healthy may suffer if you don’t eat enough fat.
Of course, we’re referring to good fats, like those in fish, eggs, olive oil, nuts, and the like. Make sure to treat yourself to a juicy avocado and to these necessary nutrients for your health!
WHERE TO GET HEALTHY FATS?
Healthy fats are natural and of high quality. We recommend you to use
coconut oil for salads and olive oil and macadamia oil for cooking. If
you use butter, it should be, if possible, from organic origin. As often
as possible serve on your plate small fish (anchovies, sardines,
herring…) or large cold sea fish (mackerel, salmon, tuna). If you eat
meat, buy from local farms, where the animals grazed on pastures.
Products that are also rich in good fats are eggs (the yolk), avocados,
nuts and bacon, but don’t overeat them. Fat can also be obtained from
certain cheeses and cream. If you are intolerant to lactose, we
recommend goat cheese and milk, which contains less lactose than cow’s
milk and its products. In any case, avoid harmful trans fats, which are
found in processed foods. Some countries have even banned them!
SYMPTOMS OF LACK OF HEALTHY FATS
- You are always hungry. Or at least you feel this way – even when you
eat a larger meal. The body requires more time to metabolize fat than
carbohydrates, therefore, with foods rich in fat we are better satiated. - Your skin is no longer vital as it used to. The skin is dull, flaky
and unusually dry. You can also look old for your age. Healthy fats are
essential for healthy skin; they help in the absorption of fat-soluble
vitamins from food, which help the skin retain moisture. - You have irregular periods. The body needs healthy fats to regulate
the hormones. If you are deficient in fats, it can cause disruption of
the menstrual cycle. If you have irregular periods the reason may be fat
deficiency, of course maybe the problem lies somewhere else and it is
better in this case to visit a gynecologist. - You cannot concentrate. If you are consciously avoiding fat you
intake less calories. The consequence of this is that you are often
hungry, and the concentration drops. - You are anxious, maybe even a little depressed. The reason for this
situation can be quite elsewhere, but it may be a sign of a lack of
essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6). They can be found in fish,
flax and chia seeds. If anxiety occurs overnight, regularly enjoy oily
fish such as salmon, fresh tuna or sardines for two weeks. Observe if
the situation has improved. - You are sensitive to noise. If you panic when loud, when unexpected
sound comes, the reason for this may be just lack of fat. The study,
which was conducted by the American Psychological Association, has
demonstrated that mice that eat enough omega-3 fatty acids, are not
afraid of unexpected sounds – as opposed to those who lacked these fats. - You are tired after 20 minutes of exercise. During physical activity
the body first uses carbohydrates, however for further action it relies
on the calories from fat. If this is not enough, you’re exhausted soon
after the start of the physical activity. - You have a bad memory. Many studies have shown that traditional
Mediterranean diet, which includes fatty foods such as olive oil, nuts,
fish, etc. improves memory. If your memory is bad lately, this may be a
sign that you should include more fats in your diet.