HEALTHY FATS FOR YOUR DIET

A healthy diet includes healthy fats and ideally, your body needs a 1:1 ratio of omega-6 fats to omega-3 fats. The average diet in the US has a ratio of closer to 10:1 or 20:1. Yikes. No wonder inflammation is at the root source of most chronic illnesses which is killing people.

A good goal to have which will give you great health benefits is to keep your omega fat’s ratio around 3:1. Here is a list of the best sources of omega 3 and 6 to choose from:

Best sources of omega 3 fats (choose wild caught over farmed fish)

salmon
herring
Atlantic mackerel
sardines
fresh-water trout
flax seeds
walnuts
chia seeds
hemp seeds
egg yolks

Best sources of Omega 6 fats

grass-fed, grass-finished meats
organic meats
walnut
sunflower seeds
eggs (yolks)
almonds

Refined vegetable oils are a source of Omega 6 fatty acids, but be warned that these are harmful and highly inflammatory for your body. Look for natural sources of omega 6 fats that come from whole food sources, rather than being refined and processed.

Be sure your diet isn’t all saturated fats, but don’t be afraid to include them in your meals, either! Look to balance your meals with high quality sources of fiber, healthy fat, protein, and greens.

The best way to incorporate these essential fats is to eat balanced meals that use whole, real foods and by eating a variety, you get more of these essential nutrients into your body!

How are you adding a healthy fat into your meals today? Let me know in the comments below!!