Can a High Fat Diet be Healthy?

Many health conscious people strive for a low-fatbecause it is found in fatty meats and cooking oils.
diet. But you could be missing out on many healthHowever, it is not the over-consumption of the
benefits such weight loss and a strong cardiovascularOmega 6's for they are absolutely necessary for
system if you miss the essential fats.survival - it is how we consume it.
The no fat and low fat diet way of thinking cameThe problem lies in the processing of the foods and
from the fact that so many people were - well - fat.the balance of the fats. First of all, cooking or heating
It was logical to assume that it was because wethese foods (such as the cooking oils) will break the
were eating too much of it. Now we're learning more.EFA chains rendering the healthy fats useless. We
We now know that the harmful fats are thealso know there is a difference in the healthy Omega
trans-fatty, oxidized and heat-processed fats like6 fats and the trans-fats found through cooking and
those found in margarine, fried foods and evenfatty meats. Adding to this problem is the fact that
grain-fed cattle.we consume too few Omega 3 and Omega 9 foods,
In the daily strive for health we attempted to cutwhich causes an imbalance in our diets and our health.
out all fats only to learn we are hurting ourselves.Where can we get the other fats that we need?
Fortunately it is a new era and we now know whichSome of the best sources of Omega 3's are
fats to not only cut out - but what we need toflaxseeds and their oil, walnuts and their oil, wheat
include in our diets for better health, free ofgerm oil, salmon, halibut, snapper, scallops, and winter
premature aging and degenerative disease.squash. Omega 9's can be found in food sources
These good fats are called the Essential Fatty Acids.such as olive oil, sesame oil, avocadoes, peanuts (raw
They fall into two categories of Omega 3's andnuts of bottled oil), almonds, cashews, pecans,
Omega 6's. Both types of fats are essential and it ismacadamia nuts and hazelnuts.
important to get them from a variety of sources.Consuming the essential fats are being more
The essential fats are the most popular becauserecognized each day as an important health factor.
they are the most researched. There is one moreWe already noted some of the benefits above. So
category of fat, however, that you should be awarewhat more could there be? Add to those health
of - the Omega 9's. Although not classified as anbenefits the fact that consuming the healthy fats can
Essential Fat, it is well known that they arestabilize blood sugar. When regularly consumed, you
necessary for good health.will feel fuller and more satisfied longer so you eat
Let's look at the effects of these fats. Deficiencies inless with fewer cravings and less fatigue. In addition,
these fatty acids can result in heart disease,including these fats into your daily diet will have
depression, fatigue, and inflammation, which can leadanti-aging effects on your skin, hair and hormonal
to arthritis and even cancer. Benefits of including thesystem. Essential fats also have detoxifying
good fats include weight loss, a stronger immuneproperties.
system, anti-inflammatory abilities, balancedIf you want extra benefits, take a supplement form
hormones, thicker hair, and healthier, supple skin.that is cold-pressed and minimally processed. You can
Omega 6 fatty acids can be found in many sourcesusually find these in the refrigerated section of your
such as walnut oil, grapeseed oil, avocados, hemp oil,local health food store. No matter what form you
and pumpkin oil. It was once believed that thechoose, the benefits of EFA's are many so be sure
American diet contained just too much of this fatto include them in your diet.