Turby and John

I’ve been trying my best to incorporate more healthy/good fats into my diet lately, and the three pictured above have become my absolute favorites.

• Avocados- My favorite way to eat this little guy is in the form of guacamole, but I’ve also been putting 1/2 of one in my green smoothie each morning. It adds a creaminess that is just the best. Avocados have lots of monounsaturated fat, which decreases our risk of heart disease and regulates blood sugar. WIN.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil– The brand pictured above is particularly tasty, so I’ve been either eating a tablespoon by itself at some point during the day or putting some on sardines for a snack (Omega 3s, yall).  Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat as well.
• Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil-What can’t you do with coconut oil? I love it in my hot tea, and I also use it almost exclusively when cooking. If you ask me, there’s nothing better than a sweet potato sauteed in coconut oil. The medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil help to ward off heart disease and hardening of the arteries.

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