Here I'm discussing With You Some Of The Good Fats Of The Body:
1) Oils good for cooking and baking
When evaluating your fat intake, first examine the fats you regularly use for cooking and baking. Butter, shortening, and lard are high in saturated fats (a not-so-healthy fat). Margarines can be high in trans fats (a bad-for-you fat).
2)Avocado: high fat but nutritious
Also known as an “alligator pear,” due to its shape and skin texture, this high-fat nutritious food is the perfect addition to salads, salsas, soups and more. Not only does it add great creamy flavor, it can also boost nutrition. Many vegetables are loaded with beneficial carotenoids that are great for your health and can aid in disease prevention.
3)Nuts are healthy
Once given a bad rap due to their high fat content, nuts are now considered as a health food—ironically because of their fats (the good, heart-healthy kind). They also contain an array of beneficial nutrients, including vitamin E and zinc, and are a good source of fiber.
4)Fish fat is essential
Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats are termed “essential” because the human body cannot make them on its own. The health benefits of omega-3s run the gamut; they have been said to improve everything from heart health to mental health problems.
5)Olives - the perfect snack
Olives are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats, but don’t let these high-fat little bites fool you. Unlike many other high-fat foods, olives can also be a low-calorie snack all on their own. One serving of 20 small black olives is a great snack with less than 100 calories and will contain a good amount of iron, fiber, vitamin E, and copper.

Hi Friend ,
A healthy level for the average male is roughly 10-20%. However to get your abs to show you need to go beyond average. So if you can build up your muscle mass your body fat weight could remain the same but as a percentage it will drop. The double whammy of greater muscle mass (%) and falling body fat % (only) may make your abs more visible.
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Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds especially - they have a great taste and have fiber and good monounsaturated fat! Also, avocados are a great source!

Hi friends,

Fat helps regulate body temperature, store energy, and cushion and insulate organs. The percentage of body weight that makes up this "essential fat" is around 4% of body weight for men and 10% for women. Beyond that, there's a somewhat wide range of what is considered a healthy percentage of body fat.

Fat is a great energy source, but fatty foods don't contain very many nutrients. Just one gram of fat contains about nine calories so unless you take a lot of exercise having eaten a lot of fatty foods, your body will retain the fat and you'll put on weight. But don't avoid eating fat altogether - your body needs energy and in smaller doses fat is an important part of healthy eating. And though it's high in fat, chocolate's fine ever now and then. It even triggers happy, smiley endorphins in your brain!

Alexa - you were discussing body fat and although "BMI is not a direct measure of body fat, it is the most widely investigated and most useful indicator, to date, of health risk associated with underweight and overweight." Check out your BMI here:
http://www.healthcastle.com/bmi-calculator.shtml

Most people consider fats to be the main culprit in their becoming obese. However, facts suggest that there are several people who tend to gain weight in spite of a restricted intake of fatty foods. It would be absolutely wrong to say that fats are always harmful for our body. Fats are basically of two main types: the essential fats and the non-essential fats. While, the excessive intake of non-essential fats may cause one to put on weight, the reduced intake of the essential fats may also harm you.


The essential fats include: Monounsaturated Fats and Polyunsaturated Fats. The polyunsaturated fats include the Omega-3 group of fatty acids. These are super healthy fats and are extremely essential for our regular body functions. Some of the chief functions of Omega-3 fatty acids include:

* Helping in blood clotting.
* Building the cell membrane.
* Reduce cardiovascular diseases.
* Reduce development of 'silent' brain lesions.
* Reduce the symptoms of depression.


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Cheers

I agree with you that chocolate makes you happy!!

I really try to avoid the bad fats and always use oils for cooking.
I do love crisp bread and like butter on it.
Do you have any healthy suggestions/substitutes for butter spreads?
The one I use is made of olive oil so it's suppose to be a healthy choice...

Hi Marika
I am swaying somewhat from your inquiry about bread spreads, but check out this interesting article
titled " Nutritional Information for Common Spreads for Toast"
http://www.healthcastle.com/toast_spread.shtml
I hope you enjoy it,
Tracey

Hi Tracey,

Thank you for that article!
Very interesting

Marika

The healthy fats (omega fatty acids) found in fish, nuts, and oils are extremely beneficial. They help regulate cholesterol levels, promote good cardiovascular health, and help lower high blood pressure. It's good to be sure not to leave these out of your diets!

nuts are healthy: specifically walnut and almonds are... the others are not as beneficial but better than junk foods of course.

Okay I need some answers here....one is body fat percentage like the percentage of your weight that is fat?......two what is a healthy body fat percentage for a 14 year old girl......I'm trying to lose some fat for soccer season so I need answers FAST so I can start really planning workouts and diet stuff!!

some people has a weak body inspite of having good diet?The people who do not use milk ,can make their body heathy witout using milk?What disease can be the main reason of a weak and unhealthy body