Fat: The Good and the Bad

What is Fat in food?
-Fat in your food is a way for you to store energy for later, and it's an important nutrient to consume.
-Fat acts as a reservoir of energy, protects organs, and keeps your skin and hair healthy!
-Eating the right amount of fat is important for keeping a healthy body weight.


The Good and the Bad Fat
-There are a few different types of fat
-------BAD Fats: saturated and trans fat
-------GOOD Fats: unsaturated fats
-Fat gives food flavor and makes it taste good.  To stay healthy it is important to consume the healthy fats for flavor and not our beloved FAST FOOD FATS!


No No Foods (only eat sparingly)
-Fried Foods
-Meat (without trimming the fat or eating lean meats)
-Sweets & Treats (save for special occasions like Saturday night treat!)

All the things your body craves! It is okay to eat a sweet treat or salty fast food sensation sparingly (like once a week), but do NOT go overboard. Your stomach will store that fat in the most unflattering places!


Yes Yes Foods (eat ALL the time)
-Nuts: whole, plain, raw, organic, in a spread
-Avocado
-Oils (NOT BUTTER): Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Coconut Oil