08/15/2023
Healthy Fats
Nuts & seeds are a rich source of proteins and essential amino acids and bioactive compounds with recognized health benefits, such as tocopherols, vitamins, and phenolic compounds.
There is evidence that nuts & seeds have been a staple in the human diet for since the beginnings of history. The oldest walnut remains were discovered in Iraq, and they are believed to be from 50,000 B.C. The Greeks and Romans were fond of the walnut, and they were considered food for Gods by early Romans.
Nuts and seeds are extremely nutrient-dense and filled with fatty acids. Nuts & seeds provide generous amounts of calories, fats, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Trace minerals like magnesium, zinc, selenium, and copper are also abundant.
Fat is actually really healthy for the brain and body, it helps give your body energy, protects your organs, supports cell growth, keeps cholesterol and blood pressure under control, and helps your body absorb vital nutrients. When you focus too much on cutting out all fat, you can actually deprive your body of what it needs most to be healthy.
Here are some great plant-based fats, avocado, olives, (olive oil), walnuts, cashews, pecans, flax, chia, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, and cacao.
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