HYDERABAD, India (CU)_ Nutritionist Lovneet Batra discussed the significance of consuming healthy fats in her latest Instagram video. On her Instagram account, she wrote, “Many of you must have seen elders in our home eat soaked almonds early in the morning. Ever wondered the reason why?” According to her, a number of studies highlight the health benefits and the importance of adding healthy fats first thing in the morning.
Healthy fat aids in the maintenance of controlled blood sugar. Due to the absence of carbohydrates, there is no resultant rise in blood glucose. Moreover, it reduces insulin resistance. Healthy fats assist in mobilizing fat stores for energy utilization and make you feel satiated, which aids in appetite management. This in turn supports you in your weight management. It works exceptionally well to boost hormonal health, enable nutrition absorption, and improve the intestinal lining.
In addition to these functions, fats have vital functions in our body including mental health, temperature control, and many others. She concluded her tips by discussing some healthy fasting sources. She suggested the following foods to be taken during the morning.
- Almonds/walnuts/cashews soaked in water.
- Coconut oil that has been cold-pressed.
- A2 cow ghee, which also treats constipation.
- Coconut pieces.
Different studies suggest that the following foods are rich in healthy fats. They are avocados, cheese, dark chocolates, eggs, fatty fish, nuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, olive oil, yogurt, spirulina, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, tuna, atlantic cod, walnuts, duck, edamame, salmon, tofu, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, anchovies, sesame seeds, sardines, soy milk, peanuts and others. Include healthy fats to your diet for the best results in the aforementioned areas and for the benefit of general well-being.
