09/10/2022
We’ve all heard that fat is not good for the body, that it raises “bad” cholesterol and makes us fat, especially saturated fat.
📌Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, such as coconut oil, butter, lard (pork fat) and tallow (beef fat).
Are these bad for you? 🧐 Well, that depends on the QUALITY and the AMOUNT! ☝🏽
👉🏽It is not the same to consume conventional fats over grass-fed & organic. 👈🏽 Why?
📌Animals store toxins in fat cells. Yes, we are talking about, for example, conventional butter.🧈😟
Scary, huh? 🫢 Let's talk about the good things about saturated fats:🙃
📌Grass-fed fats are higher in liposoluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), especially in vitamin K2 (for coagulation & cardiovascular health), omega 3 and CLA (promotes weight loss) 😱than conventional raised animal fat.
📌Your body burns saturated fats faster than other fats. 😯
👉🏽The quality can affect inflammation in the body and inflammation interferes with fat-loss.👈🏽😱
📌It can help stabilize blood sugar levels along with a healthy diet and food combination (consult with a holistic nutritionist).
So, how much saturated fat can I consume? 🤨
👉🏽Grass-fed butter and cold-pressed coconut oil: 1 to 2 tsp per day
👉🏽Grass-fed & organic red meat (beef, bison, lamb, pork): twice per week
👉🏽Free-run chicken with skin: 3 to 4 times per week
👉🏽Grass-fed & organic whole fat dairy products (such as cheese): once per week
📌Fried food is BAD for you!! Even if they are organic & grass-fed: once every 2 to 4 weeks and in small amounts (no more than 1 cup).
⚠️ If your cholesterol is high, limit your consumption of saturated fats and CARBS!
See? Everything is about balance! 🤗
