5 fats that are good for the body

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Fats have an undeserved bad reputation. The body needs healthy fats for proper functioning. However, what matters is the type of fat you consume. A doctor reveals which sources of fat are the most beneficial.

“One of the main reasons we need to eat fat is that it provides some essential fatty acids that our bodies cannot produce on their own.” – says a nutritionist.

According to current scientific evidence, consuming healthy fats can help us stay full longer, survive harsh living conditions, and perhaps even live longer.

That's why it's so important to include healthy fats in your diet. These five foods are excellent sources of fat, so you should eat them more often.

Healthy Breakfast: Oatmeal

Most people don’t think of oatmeal when they think of a high-fat meal. But one of the reasons it keeps you feeling full for longer is that it contains more fat than most other grains, especially healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

Algae Fat: Spirulina

Spirulina is an ancient type of blue-green seaweed that’s also touted as a superfood. It’s often added to smoothies in the form of a dark green powder.

“Just two tablespoons of spirulina contain one gram of fat. That’s not as much as an egg or a piece of meat, but for a small piece of seaweed, it’s impressive.”

Exotic and delicious: coconut oil

Coconut oil is high in saturated fat, but it’s still recommended. About 50 percent of the fatty acid content in coconut oil is lauric acid, which is processed in the liver and used by the brain as energy, rather than being stored as excess fat.

Coconut oil is a quick-filler, and its medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) help you burn more fat and lose weight. There’s even evidence that the oil may help breast and uterine cancer patients.

“Coconut oil should be used with caution. The health benefits of unsaturated fats and oils are still more well-documented than saturated fats.”

Fatty snack: nuts

All nuts are high-fat snacks, so they should definitely be part of a balanced diet. One nut still has an edge: the health benefits of walnuts are unique.

“Walnuts contain an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is also found in flaxseeds, soybeans, hemp, and chia seeds. It is one of two essential fatty acids that the body cannot produce on its own (the other is Linoleic acid).”

High in protein: Edamame

One cup of cooked edamame will provide you with eight grams of fat, of which only one gram is saturated.