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Seasonal Eating: Healthy Fats

Seasonal Eating Healthy Fats | The Organic Beauty Blog

Our bodies naturally need different foods at different times of the year, and it is remarkably beneficial for your body, skin, and overall health to be sensitive to these seasonal variations.  In the cold weather months, we naturally need more fat in our diets to insulate us against the heat, give us energy, and keep our system lubricated.  Year round, healthy fats keep our minds sharp, our hearts healthy, our hair shiny, our skin clear, and our waistlines smaller!  Amazing, right?

But obviously, not all fats are good fats!  When consuming fats, steer clear of saturated fats and opt for mono- or polyunsaturated fats instead.  Check out the handy charts for help choosing the right kinds of fat, and keep them to about 20% of your total diet.

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Are you finding it difficult to substitute saturated fat for healthier options?  Get some ideas below!

*Be mindful of your soy consumption, and try to eat mostly fermented soy, like tempeh, to avoid any dangerous hormonal effects.

4 Comments
  • Jean
    March 9, 2012

    Coconut yogurt?! I never knew such a thing existed! I love coconuts – must try this!

  • Natasha Uspensky
    March 12, 2012

    And it's actually really yummy too!!
    Thanks for posting, Jean!

  • Jonathan Parkhideh
    April 16, 2012

    Amazing chart! Incredibly helpful and immediately useful – I have this resource saved on my phone and will DEFINITELY be using it when grocery shopping and dining out. Thanks so much Organic Beauty!

  • Natasha Uspensky
    April 16, 2012

    Thanks for posting, Jonathan!! This is definitely a handy reference to have on you when you're eating out. Soon, it will be second nature for you to pick healthy fats at every meal!

    Be well,
    Natasha ; )

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