Where Can You Find The Good Fats?

By now, you know that “fat” doesn’t automatically mean “bad.” There are good fats and there are bad fats.

Fats per se do not make you fat. It’s carbohydrates that drive insulin, and insulin stores fat.  You want no trans-fats, and very little saturated fats, which are found in animal products.  You want to focus on monounsaturated fats like olive oil, which you are already using in the diet.  When you reach maintenance adding raw nuts provide another source of healthy fats.  There are also some essential fats that you will need to consume from foods like salmon, which provide a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids. 

Below is a link from the Mayo Clinic which gives you some information on fats to avoid, as well as healthy fats to consume - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fat/NU00262

“One could say that there are good fats and bad fats. Good fats are organic, natural and unrefined. Bad fats are non-organic, unnatural and refined, to state it very simply. But do we need fat at all? Yes, fats are important and good for us because they are formed in the cells and are another source of energy. Our bodies need fats in order to function properly. They are the parts of foods that are the oils or the greasy stuff. As well as coming from animal sources such as eggs, chicken or beef, they are also derived from plant sources such as avocados, olives, nuts and seeds.”

~ Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the  Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel

Resources: Book - Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health