Part of having a long life is incorporating healthy foods into your diet and making sure your body receives the nutrients it needs.
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Eating fat is an essential part of every diet. You want to make sure that you are consuming HEALTHY fats – not the fat from a donut!
Avocados are one of the healthiest fruits you can consume. They’re rich in monounsaturated fats, packed vitamin E, and chock-full of healthy protein.
Butter — preferably raw or from grass-fed, organic sources. The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids found in butter help your brain function properly and improve skin health. Butter’s rich in fat-soluble vitamins and trace minerals, including beneficial selenium. It’s lactose- and casein-free with high levels of vitamin K2.
Coconut Oil can be consumed and be used on your skin and hair. It’s rich in medium-chain fatty acids and high amounts of natural saturated fats. It increases good cholesterol, promotes heart health, is an anti-inflammatory, and helps reduce arthritis.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is great for heart health and helps improve memory and cognitive function, and works as an anti-inflammatory.
Omega-3s come in three different types: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). The preferred sources of omega-3s are DHA and EPA. The best omega-3 nuts to consume are walnuts while seeds with the most significant omega-3 nutrition include chia seeds and flaxseeds. Many green leafy ones veggies, are good sources of ALAs.
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