3 High-Fat Foods You Want in Your Diet
The word "fat" is almost a bad word when we are dieting. We are almost programmed to run when we see foods with more than 10 grams of fat, but we actually do need some fat in our diet. Our hearts need it for optimum health. Yes, a lot of fat is bad, but well-controlled portions of fat are not only fine, they are necessary for our health. Here we will look at three high-fat foods that you should be eating and how you can work them in.
Avocado
I love avocado and you can do so much more than make guacamole with it. Many people like to add this food to salads, but I have found it a great ingredient to add to sandwiches, such as grilled chicken and turkey sandwiches. Just smash it up into a spread and use it in place of mayonnaise or other condiments. This will allow you to work in this healthy fat and replace a "bad" fat. It also makes a great vegetable dip or a dip for whole-wheat pita chips. If you use it as a dip, just make sure to not eat too much because while avocado is packed with healthy fats, they are still fats.
Olives
I am personally not a big fan of olives, but I have a lot of friends and family members who have creative ways to work them into dishes so that I eat them and gain the healthy fats that they have to offer. Olives can be eaten as is or worked into a variety of dishes, such as healthy pizzas or pasta dishes. In addition to healthy fats, olives are also a good source of fiber, copper, iron and vitamin E. They are also low in calories. If you love black olives, you can take about 20 of them and eat them as is for a fantastic snack of less than 100 calories.
Nuts
You probably saw this one coming and with good reason. Of course, you can grab a small handful of nuts and have a snack, or add nuts to your salad or yogurt. I personally like to make a breading out of them to substitute breadcrumbs. Simply grab your favorite nut and smash it up. You would apply it with egg just like you would breadcrumbs. I love a nut breading on fish and it is also great on chicken or even pork chops.
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