Americans have been so conditioned of our fear of fat that we are missing vital protection. Guess what? Your cells need fat to function. Not saturated fat, not trans-fat, not fractioned fat- They are starving for Omega 3s, poly unsaturated fats and Omega 6s.
Give them...
Olive Oil-
Contains oleocanthal which relieves pain.
Darker oils have more blood clot fighting polyphenol. Go find that pretty green!
Olive oil helps regulate blood pressure.
It reduces chance of breast cancer.
Olives-
are high in flavinoids.
High in...
Iron
Vit E
Fiber
polyphenols
antioxidants-protecting from heart disease, stroke, impotence & wrinkles.
Avocado-
High in:
Vitamin K
Fiber
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Folate
Potassium (60% higher than bananas)
Ease Osteoarthritis pain and onset.
(Contain antioxidant monounsaturated oils, essential fatty acids and Vitamin E. Promote cartilage repair in osteoarthritis.)1
High in Lutein (Protects your eyes)
High in Lutein (Protects your eyes)
Monounsaturated fats reduce your cholesterol & triglycerides.
Raises your HDL.
High in phytosterols.
1. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1194401/Why-apples-avocados-glass-red-wine-ease-arthritis.html
Sardines-
packed in oil -are high in omega 3s
B12
Selenium
fresh- are high in vitamin D
Protein
Calcium
Protects you from blindness
Lowers your triglycerides.
Now before you turn your nose up... you just need a few good recipes to incorporate this powerhouse into your meal time easily. No one will be squeamish and they rest of your household will never be the wiser.
I LOVE this recipe and my children will devour it with Ciabatta bread...
Bagna Cauda
grind 6 cloves of garlic into a paste w/ 1 t good kosher salt
add to 4T grass fed butter to pan on low heat
add 6 anchovies or sardines to pan and smash to paste
once fish has 'melted'
whisk in 1/2 olive oil
+ 1/4 c fresh parsley
Serve with crusty ciabatta slices and dip in this heavenly mix.
A little more about fats...
Did you know saturated fats increase hunger? Unsaturated fats are more satisfying. Probably because your body is getting what it actually needs from them!Unsaturated fats can improve insulin sensitivity.
- You are insulin sensitive if a small amount of insulin needs to be secreted to deposit a certain amount of glucose, and insulin resistant if a lot of insulin needs to be secreted to deposit the same amount of glucose.2 Way to protect against and even cure diabetes!