Fats are equally required by our body as other nutrients. Our body needs a healthy combination of protein, cards, vitamins,minerals and fats to function properly. We need to be choosy as to what kinds of fat we are eating.
Nuts- Like almonds (soaked 4-5) , walnuts (soaked 1-2) , are nutritional boon. They are good for the heart, bone health,immunity building and also help in reducing cholesterol.
Flax seeds- These are power packed fat packages. Toasted flax seeds fight against diabetes and act as natural laxatives. (1 spoon a day)
Eggs- Excellent source of protein and energy for the day.
Olives- Have antioxidant, anti - inflammatory and anti cancer properties. Use in salads, pastas or sandwiches.
Sesame seeds- are loaded with good fats along with calcium.
Use groundnut oil, ricebran oil , olive oil or even burnt mustard oil for cooking purposes so as to get a great balance of MUFA (monosaturated fatty acids) and PUFA ( poly saturated fatty acids ) which help in overall weight management.
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