EAT FAT TO LOSE FAT

Dietary fats are essential for optimal health and body composition. Below are some of the benefits of including healthy fats in your diet.

Fats are filling as a food source and can lead to greater satisfaction after eating keeping hunger and cravings at bay.

Omega 3 fats are not stored as fat in the body, they are used to build the lipid layer of cells which make them more sensitive to insulin. By reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with healthy fats, you can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation within the body supporting fat loss.

Healthy fats are also used to make hormones. Omega 3 fats support thyroid hormone function which is a hormone that is involved in regulating fat loss. Cholesterol that comes from healthy fats is needed for the production of estrogen and testosterone and when these androgens are balanced it can enable greater fat loss.

Medium chain fatty acids (MCT’s) from coconut oil and butter do not enter the cholesterol cycle and have been shown to improve body composition by assisting the fat burning process as well as promoting brain health.

Ensuring you eat a balanced diet of whole foods and keeping your healthy fat intake at an optimal level will help you maintain a leaner physique by improving metabolism, balancing hormones and managing hunger.