Opt for Wholefood Fats

 Opt for Wholefood Fats We need to be paying greater attention to getting the right kinds of fats, in their natural forms and eaten as part of a wholefood diet.

 The trouble with some low-fat diets is that whilst people focus intently on just the quantity of fat they are eating, they neglect to think about two essential things; the type of fats they eat and the state of their diet as a whole.
 Now first let me give you an important fact - our bodies need some fat to function. Our brains are largely composed of fat and we need to eat ‘good fats’ to provide us with energy, maintain a healthy nervous system, keep skin and cells healthy, to carry the fat-based vitamins A, D and E, and to help regulate our hormonal processes. This is not to say we should eat fats in excess, though. Balance is key, and what we need to be focusing on is ditching the bad fats and replacing them with the good.
 What are the good and bad fats? In a nutshell, good fats are the ones in their natural forms that are contained within wholefoods such as avocados, almonds, olives, coconuts, walnuts and chia seeds. The bad fats are the ones that are highly processed, of animal origin and fill up all of those junk foods, fast foods and prepackaged foods that many people like to consume. These kinds of fats come under two main categories: saturated fats and trans fats which can increase your risk of heart disease and cholesterol, cause obesity, increase your risks of diabetes, contribute to cancer and many other health conditions. For a long time now, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats have been considered to be the healthier ones, being high in omega-3’s and forming part of the famous Mediterranean diet. This is, however, only part of the story. Let's not forget that oils are processed, low in nutrients when considering their high calorie content, and ultimately fattening foods that should be reduced by anyone with optimum health in sight. 
It's far better to enjoy a crunchy and satisfying handful of nuts and seeds and get a great dose of heart-protecting nutrients in the way nature intended, instead of frying your falafel in a bucket of oil or drenching your salad leaves with the stuff and trying to declare it healthy. 
By following a plant-rich diet with plenty of whole foods, just as the Mediterranean’s do, whilst avoiding the processed stuff as much as possible, you’ll be well on your way to getting the best kind of healthy fats that your body needs.