One thing I’ve noticed with my eating is that I really enjoy more fats in my diet. Fats keep me fuller longer, I become naturally full while eating (when I eat slowly), they make food taste fabulous, they make me feel great, and they are so good for your body too. Not all fats are created equally though. I keep trans-fats away from my diet and stick to natural forms that come from plants and animals, not from a lab. And that includes saturated fats and cholesterol for sure. And in case you wondered, no they are not bad for you like it has been said in the past.
Here are 10 fat filled foods that I love and keep as staples in my diet.
coconut oil
use for cooking/baking + stir into warm oatmeal
try this recipe for peanut butter coconut no bake oat bars
organic unsalted butter
use for cooking/baking and spreading on yummy bread
try this recipe for whole wheat cheddar crackers
extra virgin olive oil
use for cooking/baking
try this recipe for sweet and salty olive oil granola
nuts/seeds
use for snacks, add to salads, use in cooking/baking, top warm breakfast bowls
try this recipe for almond, date and coconut energy balls
hemp seed
sprinkle on salads, add to baked goods, stir into oatmeal
chia seed
sprinkle over oatmeal, add to smoothies, use to thicken dishes, use with overnight oatmeal
try this recipe for blueberry chia seed baked oatmeal
nut butters
slather on bread, stir into oatmeal, make a savory sauce/dressing
try this recipe for 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies
avocado
eat as is, put on toast, make guacamole, put on basically anything and everything
try this recipe for chocolate avocado pudding
fatty fish
go for salmon, tuna, trout, herring, sardines and mackerel
try this recipe for savory tuna and cheddar quinoa patties
whole eggs
scramble, make into an omelet, poach, fry, cook into your oatmeal, add to cooking/baking
try this recipe for cheddar broccoli egg muffins
BONUS: olives
I am not really a fan of olives, but my kids love them and it’s easy for their little fingers to grab
What are some of YOUR favorite fats? Do you make an effort to include fats in your diet? How do they make you feel?
Heather
2 comments
Fatty fish with olives 🙂 Those are my two very favorite from the list. Of course I love coconut and olive oils too 🙂
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