Unfortunately in the last several decades there has been incorrect fear instilled in us that fat is bad, fat is responsible for making us ‘fat’, and it is the leading cause for heart disease. It is now realised, and proven through science, that this information is far from the truth and in fact is creating almost the very thing it is trying to prevent. The issue is that your body needs fat, it needs it for survival, it needs it to burn fat, it needs it for energy, it needs it for healthy skin and hair, it needs it for nourishment, and it needs it for protection. If you limit or restrict your intake of fat then it must be replaced with something, and that is being done in the form of sugar or processed/refined carbohydrates. Your body doesn’t need refined sugar and refined carbohydrates for health, but it does need fat. To really be healthy, to manage sugar cravings, to lose weight and to have a healthy digestive system, healthy fats must be a part of your daily diet. If you restrict fat intake too much, your body’s energy and calorie burning ability slows right down in a means to hold on to the stored body fat you have, in case enough is not received through diet. So if you restrict fat intake through fear of gaining weight or as a mean to reduce body fat, you are actually training your body to hold on to stored body fat. There are many different types of fats, and it can be a somewhat complex topic to understand, but to keep it simple, aim to increase your intake of natural plant-based fats. Some valuable food sources of this are:
Also try including moderate amounts of oily fish such as salmon and unprocessed chicken. Raw Health Slice I think of this slice as a powerhouse of nutrients, nourishment and healthy fats. If you struggle with sugar cravings or not being able to eat enough healthy plant-based fats, this slice is perfect – and super easy to make!
The nuts and seeds supply your body with loads of nutrients, including magnesium and zinc, as well as a great source of monounsaturated fats, and the coconut oil is great for a plant-based saturated fat to help manage sugar cravings, as well as being high in anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Try it – it’s delicious! Ingredients: 1 ½ cup almonds (or any nuts work) 1 cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup ground Linseeds 1 ½ cup dates (soaked for 5 min in hot water) ½ cup cacao powder 6 tablespoons coconut oil (melted) Directions: Blend seeds and nuts in blender until fine and tip into a large mixing bowl. Blend dates and cacao powder together until finely chopped and add to the bowl with seeds and nuts. Add coconut oil and mix well. Line a cake tin with baking paper and pour mixture in, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon or finger tips. Set in fridge for several hours before cutting. Tips: make double and freeze. It freezes well and tastes great straight from the freezer. Enjoy! Kerri x
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