I am a child of the 80's and definitely remember the "no fat" and "low fat" labels of that decade.
The increase in heart problems in America led to a reaction to remove all fat from our diets in order to be "healthy."
Unfortunately, the experts were wrong.
It is good to avoid or limit saturated fats in the form of beef and bacon,
It is good to avoid transfats in packaged treats.
It is good not to overdo it with butter and cheese.
Moderation is always authorized.
But - there are actually HEALTHY fats.
Olives, nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocado, fish ... all full of healthy fats.
These powerhouses are also high in calories and can easily be overeaten if not careful,
but their healthy fats have so many benefits.
Creaky joints? - lubricate them by drinking water and eating healthy fats
Mind a little foggy? - clear it with some healthy fats and boost your mood while you are at it
Cholesterol levels unbalanced? - need to regulate LDL, HDL and triglycerides? - yep, healthy fats will lower LDL and triglycerides and raise HDL
Prediabetic? - manage blood sugar with those healthy fats
Tummy trouble? 70 percent of the immune system is in the gut and healthy fats (especially plant based fats) feed the good bacteria in the stomach and help the stomach do what it is supposed to - break down foods, absorb nutrients, and fight infection
Struggling with overeating? - healthy fats keep you satisfied for longer
Not sleeping well? - healthy fats may improve sleep
Fighting inflammation (allergies, arthritis, frequent sickness, aches and pains)? - healthy fats can help
Struggling with a slowing metabolism? - again, try a healthy fat to fuel it properly
The low-fat craze might have been a good idea,
EXCEPT that we still wanted our food to taste good.
So, out came the fat, and in went the fillers and sugar!
I prefer to go for some valuable healthy fats.
In fact, today I made some avocado pudding/mousse.
It is DELICIOUS and full of healthy fats and fiber.
It also can be made with more natural sugars (I chose maple syrup)
The pudding is just mashed avocado, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
If you wanted a little more protein, you could serve it with a dollop of peanut butter.
Or if you need some extra antioxidants,
sprinkle some berries on top.
Two possible recipes:
The recipes call for blenders or food processors,
but if your avocados are ripe, a fork should do the trick.
I recently added a little food processor to my arsenal and it works GREAT for this little treat!
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