F is for Fats

Fats make up an essential part of our diets if we are going to be healthy. For instance, omega-3 fatty acids help protect your brain, heart, bones, joints and skin from the deterioration that comes from aging. Other fats, like monounsaturated fats, can make a healthier heart and improve life-expectancy.

But what about weightloss? One of the first things we often think we should eliminate from our diets when we’re trying to lose fat is fat itself. It seems to make common sense. But does fat elimination work?

First, elimination of bad fats is always going to be good. Hydrogenated oils, saturated fats, deep fried foods, and processed fats are going to work against our health on multiple levels. However, there are good and necessary fats, as mentioned above. These fats, when used in moderation, will improve our health—including the much longed for weightloss.

Here are 5 reasons why fats are good for weightloss:
They make us feel full
Make us feel satisfied for longer
Helps us with portion control
Helps minimize cravings
It tastes good

I have heard that if we starve our bodies of fat, our bodies will cling harder to keep the fat it has. There is a reason I have named my blog after a natural food that is high in fat. Whenever I hit a weightloss slump I start eating avocados. So far, I’ve successfully broken through the slump when I do. There must be something to it!