5 High-Fat Foods That Are Actually Super Healthy

5 High-Fat Foods That Are Actually Super Healthy

Studies now show that fat, including saturated fat, is not the devil that it was made out to be. In this video we’re looking at 5 high-fat foods that are actually incredibly healthy and nutritious.

1. Nuts

Nuts are not only rich in healthy fats, but also high in fiber and a good plant-based source of protein.

In this instance nuts refers to tree nuts, like almonds, cashews, walnuts and more. As opposed to peanuts, which are actually legumes that grow in the ground, although they’re really healthy too.

Nuts are generally also high in vitamin E, as well as magnesium, a mineral that is reportedly the second most common deficiency in the developed world after vitamin d.

Studies show those who eat nuts tend to be healthier, and have a lower risk of various diseases. This includes heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

And despite being high in calories, those who eat them the most appear to be the leanest and at lower risk of obesity in the long-term.

2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This is a high-fat (or pure fat) food that almost everyone agrees is healthy.

It’s an essential component of the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to have numerous health benefits in large studies.

EVOO contains good amounts of vitamins E and K, and is loaded with antioxidants that fight inflammation and help protect LDL particles in the blood from becoming oxidized.

It has also been shown to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol markers and have numerous other benefits related to heart disease risk.

3. Avocados

The avocado is different from most other fruits, in that instead of primarily containing carbs, avocados are loaded with fats.

Avocados are about 77% fat, by calories, making them even higher in fat than most animal foods.

The main fatty acid is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, which is the predominant one in olive oil as well. It’s associated with various health benefits.

They’re also among the best sources of potassium in the diet and a great source of fiber too.

And even though they are high in fat and calories, one study found that people who eat avocados tend to weigh less and have less belly fat than those who don’t.

4. Whole Eggs

Whole eggs used to be considered unhealthy because the yolks are high in cholesterol and fat.

However, new studies have shown that cholesterol in eggs doesn’t affect the cholesterol in the blood, at least not in the majority of people.

What we’re left with is a high-fat food loaded with vitamins and minerals. In fact, eggs contain a little bit of almost every single nutrient we need most of which is in the yolk.

They even contain powerful antioxidants that protect the eyes, and lots of choline, a brain nutrient that 90% of people don’t get enough of.

Eggs can also be considered a weight loss friendly food because of their protein content.

Studies have shown that people who replace a grain-based breakfast with eggs end up eating fewer calories and losing weight.

5. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is one of those rare health foods that actually taste incredible.

But it is very high in fat, accounting for around 65% of calories.

The reason it’s so healthy is because dark chocolate is 11% fiber and contains over 50% of the RDA for iron, magnesium, copper and manganese.

It’s also loaded with antioxidants, so much that it is one of the highest scoring foods tested, even outranking blueberries in one study.

There are studies linking dark chocolate consumption to a wide spectrum of health benefits, but the most notable is heart health.

Research shows those who eat dark chocolate 5 or more times per week are less than half as likely to die from heart disease, compared to people who don’t eat dark chocolate.

These healthy high fat foods are really just the tip of the iceberg.
There’s many others like cheese, fatty fish and full-fat yogurt that can really contribute to a healthy diet.

Further reading: https://authoritynutrition.com/10-super-healthy-high-fat-foods/

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