Guide to Understanding Healthy Fats;

Sources of healthy fats include:

• Olives and Olive oil
• Coconuts and coconut oil
• Butter made from raw grass-fed organic milk
• Raw nuts, such as, almonds or pecans
• Organic pastured egg yolks
• Avocados
• Grass fed meats
• Palm oil
• Unheated organic nut oils

Why are they so important?

Providing building blocks for cell membranes, hormones, and hormone-like substances Mineral absorption, such as calcium Carriers for important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K Conversion of carotene into vitamin A Helping to lower cholesterol levels (palmitic and stearic acid) Acts as antiviral agent (caprylic acid) Optimal fuel for your brain Provides satiety Modulates genetic regulation and helps prevent cancer (butyric acid)