THE GOOD FATS

The Paleo Diet is high in good fats and we need these fats in our diet for optimum health. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for normal hormonal functioning and to prevent blood clotting, lower blood pressure and protect against autoimmune disease. Oleic Acids found in olive oil and fish oils can boost fat loss by increasing your metabolic rate. These essential fatty acids build hormones called eicosanoids, which are very important for hormonal control and good health in general.

Here is my list of good fats:

Nuts:
Almonds
Brazil nuts
Coconuts
Chestnuts
Hazelnuts
Macadamia nuts
Pecans
Pine nuts
Pistachios
Walnuts

Seeds:
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds

Oils:
Avocado oil
Coconut oil
Canola oil
Flaxseed oil
Olive oil
Walnut oil