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What are some good healthy fat sources?

So I think I've asked this before, but i am finding I have sensitivity to nuts and seeds. Almonds are O.K for me if I only have a few and I am staying away from dairy- milk, cheese, yogurt are just horrible for me. I've I'm not skinny, but I'm not fat. I have more muscle than fat and am slender, but in very good shape- 5'6 about 140 ibs-ish. I have had problems with losing my period in the past due too being too thin/excersizing. Since I went gluten-free, my monthly problems are acting up again and I'm thinking that it may be due to not having enough fat intake, which may also be causing me to have more constipation than normal (I'm almost wanting to go back to having D now :lol: bsd thought)

any advice?

again, I'm avoiding dairy,seeds,nuts (minus almonds and hemp milk) and potatoes (for now). I like eating lean meats and rarely eat red meat. I think the only source of my fat right now is margerine, mircle whip and the fats natural found in the foods I eat....which isnt much variety since I cant stomach too much, rice, rice pasta, quinoa, buckwheat all kinds of cooked frozen veggies and occasionally I have coconut macaroons as a treat.

This is just so hard since it is difficult for me to stomach high fat foods, so I'm just thinking to find ways to spread it out throughout the day...

thanks!!!


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Ridgewalker Contributor

Olive oil and canola oil are considered the healthiest oils to cook with.

Some non-nut/seed foods high in healthy fats:

-avocado

-olives - black is better, but green is good, too

-salmon

-mackerel

-herring

-eggs aren't bad- they've got a bad rap, but are super healthy in moderation

I know that's not much, but as you already mentioned, nuts and seeds are a big source... It's good that you can tolerate a few almonds now and then. Hopefully others will come up with some more options!

Ursa Major Collaborator
Olive oil and canola oil are considered the healthiest oils to cook with.

Not so. Both turn toxic when heated to high temperatures.

One of the healthiest fats on this earth is coconut oil. It is a saturated fat (and yes, we absolutely NEED saturated fat to be healthy) which is extremely heat stable and is as a result fabulous for cooking and baking. Just make sure you get cold pressed, non-hydrogenated coconut oil.

For salads, olive oil is still the best choice (coconut oil is usually semi-solid, unless it is summer and very hot and can't be used for salads).

There is no need to eat really lean meats. And beef is actually good for you. I read not long ago that actually, when you cook red meat, most of the fat will change into into mono-unsaturated fat, which is the same kind of fat as olive oil. Saturated animal fat is healthy and needed. People who only get fat from vegetable sources ask for getting sick, as their bodies won't be able to function properly.

Margarine is one of the worst sources of fat (yes, even if it is non-hydrogenated, it is still unnatural). Miracle whip is made from hydrogenated fat, and is extremely unhealthy.

Eggs are a pretty good source of fat, and they are very healthy.

Also, you might want to take some fish oil (cod liver oil in the winter) to get omega 3 fatty acids. We all get too many omega 6 fatty acids, and not enough omega 3 in our diet.

Mango04 Enthusiast
Not so. Both turn toxic when heated to high temperatures.

True. The healthiest fats to cook with are saturated fats. It's not a good idea to heat olive oil beyond "medium" heat (on the stove) but you can bake with it safely and eat it cold.

Coconut oil is very healthy (virgin, unrefined, organic) but it can be expensive. Coconut butter is good too (basically mashed up coconut meat and oil - whereas coconut oil is just the oil). You can use it as a spread.

Avocado is good. You say you can do almonds so maybe try almond butter on fruit. Hummus might be good too.

ShayFL Enthusiast

Or almond flour. I have been baking some yummy muffins that are grain free using almond meal, eggs and coconut butter. Recipe from SCD.

jerseyangel Proficient
Or almond flour. I have been baking some yummy muffins that are grain free using almond meal, eggs and coconut butter. Recipe from SCD.

Shay--

Could you share that recipe? I'm grain free (and coconut free, too but could use Spectrum) and would love a good muffin. Thanks :)

ShayFL Enthusiast

My family is going nuts over these. They are not low fat. Just to let you know. But...oh....so....yummy and super easy to make.

Blueberry Muffins (Grain Free)

4 Tlb melted butter (or coconut oil or margarine) This morning I made them with only 1 Tlb. They turned out fine but with a bumpier texture. Same taste.

1/3 cup of yogurt (or almond milk or rice milk)

1/3 cup honey (or to taste)

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

2 1/2 cups almond meal/flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (I use frozen and do not thaw them)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. Mix wet ingredients together.

3. Mix dry ingredients together.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in blueberries.

5. Pour batter into lined muffin pan (I get 12 muffins out of this recipe).

6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes give or take (watch them), or until tops are light brown.

****If you Google SCD + Recipes, you can find all sorts of FREE grain free recipes for baked goods. :)


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jerseyangel Proficient
My family is going nuts over these.

:D Going nuts--hee hee!

Thanks so much for the recipe--I'm copying it down right now. I don't worry too much about good fats--I find as long as I stay away from grains and most sugar, I'm ok.

I'll check out the SCD recipes, too.

Thanks again Shay :)

tarnalberry Community Regular
What are some good healthy fat sources?

So I think I've asked this before, but i am finding I have sensitivity to nuts and seeds. Almonds are O.K for me if I only have a few and I am staying away from dairy- milk, cheese, yogurt are just horrible for me. I've I'm not skinny, but I'm not fat. I have more muscle than fat and am slender, but in very good shape- 5'6 about 140 ibs-ish. I have had problems with losing my period in the past due too being too thin/excersizing. Since I went gluten-free, my monthly problems are acting up again and I'm thinking that it may be due to not having enough fat intake, which may also be causing me to have more constipation than normal (I'm almost wanting to go back to having D now :lol: bsd thought)

any advice?

again, I'm avoiding dairy,seeds,nuts (minus almonds and hemp milk) and potatoes (for now). I like eating lean meats and rarely eat red meat. I think the only source of my fat right now is margerine, mircle whip and the fats natural found in the foods I eat....which isnt much variety since I cant stomach too much, rice, rice pasta, quinoa, buckwheat all kinds of cooked frozen veggies and occasionally I have coconut macaroons as a treat.

This is just so hard since it is difficult for me to stomach high fat foods, so I'm just thinking to find ways to spread it out throughout the day...

thanks!!!

avocado, coconut milk, almonds, hemp/olive/canola oil in salads and for cooking vegetables, and eggs.

LuvMoosic4life Collaborator
Not so. Both turn toxic when heated to high temperatures.

One of the healthiest fats on this earth is coconut oil. It is a saturated fat (and yes, we absolutely NEED saturated fat to be healthy) which is extremely heat stable and is as a result fabulous for cooking and baking. Just make sure you get cold pressed, non-hydrogenated coconut oil.

For salads, olive oil is still the best choice (coconut oil is usually semi-solid, unless it is summer and very hot and can't be used for salads).

There is no need to eat really lean meats. And beef is actually good for you. I read not long ago that actually, when you cook red meat, most of the fat will change into into mono-unsaturated fat, which is the same kind of fat as olive oil. Saturated animal fat is healthy and needed. People who only get fat from vegetable sources ask for getting sick, as their bodies won't be able to function properly.

Margarine is one of the worst sources of fat (yes, even if it is non-hydrogenated, it is still unnatural). Miracle whip is made from hydrogenated fat, and is extremely unhealthy.

Eggs are a pretty good source of fat, and they are very healthy.

Also, you might want to take some fish oil (cod liver oil in the winter) to get omega 3 fatty acids. We all get too many omega 6 fatty acids, and not enough omega 3 in our diet.

thanks. I actually use smart balance with omega three's- so its a bit healthier for margerine choices <_<

LuvMoosic4life Collaborator
:D Going nuts--hee hee!

Thanks so much for the recipe--I'm copying it down right now. I don't worry too much about good fats--I find as long as I stay away from grains and most sugar, I'm ok.

I'll check out the SCD recipes, too.

Thanks again Shay :)

ME TOO!!! my mouth is watering - thanks!

LuvMoosic4life Collaborator
:D Going nuts--hee hee!

Thanks so much for the recipe--I'm copying it down right now. I don't worry too much about good fats--I find as long as I stay away from grains and most sugar, I'm ok.

I'll check out the SCD recipes, too.

Thanks again Shay :)

ME TOO!!! my mouth is watering - thanks!

purple Community Regular
Not so. Both turn toxic when heated to high temperatures.

One of the healthiest fats on this earth is coconut oil. It is a saturated fat (and yes, we absolutely NEED saturated fat to be healthy) which is extremely heat stable and is as a result fabulous for cooking and baking. Just make sure you get cold pressed, non-hydrogenated coconut oil.

For salads, olive oil is still the best choice (coconut oil is usually semi-solid, unless it is summer and very hot and can't be used for salads).

There is no need to eat really lean meats. And beef is actually good for you. I read not long ago that actually, when you cook red meat, most of the fat will change into into mono-unsaturated fat, which is the same kind of fat as olive oil. Saturated animal fat is healthy and needed. People who only get fat from vegetable sources ask for getting sick, as their bodies won't be able to function properly.

Margarine is one of the worst sources of fat (yes, even if it is non-hydrogenated, it is still unnatural). Miracle whip is made from hydrogenated fat, and is extremely unhealthy.

Eggs are a pretty good source of fat, and they are very healthy.

Also, you might want to take some fish oil (cod liver oil in the winter) to get omega 3 fatty acids. We all get too many omega 6 fatty acids, and not enough omega 3 in our diet.

I agree

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