Tips to increase my fat intake
kingofcrunk
Posts: 372 Member
From reviewing my recent food diaries I've noticed that my fat intake is always very low (I think this is partly due to eating lots of fruit and vegetables and partly due to not knowing what to eat to increase it!). I'd like to increase my fat intake for a couple of health reasons (not to a really high number...but to a reasonable and healthy amount).
I can be a bit fussy so it would be good if you could please give me suggestions that don't include - nuts, avocado, peanut butter. I rarely fry things so olive oil doesn't get added too much.
Thanks for your help and suggestions.
I can be a bit fussy so it would be good if you could please give me suggestions that don't include - nuts, avocado, peanut butter. I rarely fry things so olive oil doesn't get added too much.
Thanks for your help and suggestions.
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Cheese , eggs , mayo , bacon , eat chicken with the skin , butters and dressings ...0
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Try full fat yogurt and fattier cuts of meat, leave the skin on chicken, use mayo and forget low fat diet alternatives.0
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natural yoghurt (not low fat!!) is a good one0
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I have just started adding organic virgin coconut oil to my smoothies, it makes them taste delicious! And its good fat0
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Coconut oil. You can use it instead of butter on toast, or add it to a smoothie.0
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eggs
seeds
any 'full fat' dairy instead of low fat/diet stuff
salmon0 -
Chicken with skin, mayo, cheese, dressings etc0
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I have just started adding organic virgin coconut oil to my smoothies, it makes them taste delicious! And its good fat
Haha *jinx!
It also has natural antibiotic properties.0 -
fullfat dairy and oily fish0
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Flaxmeal!!! Incredibly good for you in numerous ways.0
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Don't discount olive oil just because you don't fry. You shouldn't actually fry in olive oil anyway. Try tossing your veg in a tsp of it after cooking, or adding it to your salad.
Eggs have a higher fat content and pack a good bang for your calorie buck.
Some good dark chocolate? If you can trust yourself not to finish the lot0 -
I have just started adding organic virgin coconut oil to my smoothies, it makes them taste delicious! And its good fat
Haha *jinx!
It also has natural antibiotic properties.
Lol pinch poke you owe me a coke!!!
Yes it does and not only can you eat it, its great as a conditioner and lotion. I have been using it for about a week now and I LOOOVE it. And not to mention it makes me smell delicious!!!0 -
Don't discount olive oil just because you don't fry. You shouldn't actually fry in olive oil anyway. Try tossing your veg in a tsp of it after cooking, or adding it to your salad.
why shouldnt you fry in olive oil?0 -
Don't discount olive oil just because you don't fry. You shouldn't actually fry in olive oil anyway. Try tossing your veg in a tsp of it after cooking, or adding it to your salad.
why shouldnt you fry in olive oil?
you can but it shouldn't be heated to the same temperature as other oils...0 -
Dipping whole grain bread in olive oil is yummie.0
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Don't discount olive oil just because you don't fry. You shouldn't actually fry in olive oil anyway. Try tossing your veg in a tsp of it after cooking, or adding it to your salad.
why shouldnt you fry in olive oil?
it burns too easy0 -
Try hempseed oil as your dressing on your salads - make a vinaigrette with it to dip veggies in.0
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This is like a license to eat cheese. REAL cheese not diet cheese...*shudder*0
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Have ALL the avocado!0
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Don't discount olive oil just because you don't fry. You shouldn't actually fry in olive oil anyway. Try tossing your veg in a tsp of it after cooking, or adding it to your salad.
why shouldnt you fry in olive oil?
You can fry with it but it has a low smoke point. Meaning it will smoke and burn at lower temperatures, unlike corn oil. Corn is 410 degrees, while olive is in the 300 range. cant remember how much exactly0 -
This is like a license to eat cheese. REAL cheese not diet cheese...*shudder*
Low fat cheese is the devil.0 -
You don't need to fry things to use olive oil. In fact, olive oil is at it's best when it's not cooked. Cooking breaks down its most potent nutrients. Make dressings with it, drizzle it on fresh bread, or tomatoes and vegetables or even on sweet fruits.0
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Cheese and bacon! Yum!0
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Cheese, avocado, peanut butter, flax seed, olive oil, *REAL* butter, whole milk, full fat yogurt, bacon, bacon, and some more bacon.0
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Oh and real butter :-)0
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This is like a license to eat cheese. REAL cheese not diet cheese...*shudder*
Ah! This is another thing I should have mentioned...I'm not a huge fan of cheese. I've never really eaten it or wanted to eat it. I will eat it but its just one of those things I'm not overly keen on. I will try some different varieties though and hopefully find some I like!0 -
From reviewing my recent food diaries I've noticed that my fat intake is always very low (I think this is partly due to eating lots of fruit and vegetables and partly due to not knowing what to eat to increase it!). I'd like to increase my fat intake for a couple of health reasons (not to a really high number...but to a reasonable and healthy amount).
I can be a bit fussy so it would be good if you could please give me suggestions that don't include - nuts, avocado, peanut butter. I rarely fry things so olive oil doesn't get added too much.
Thanks for your help and suggestions.
Cook foods in butter, coconut oil or render yourself some good, old fashioned beef tallow.
Make salad dressings from olive oil and some raw apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and italian seasonings.
Use coconut milk in recipes, eat full fat yogurt, sour cream, etc. (I don't know if you consume dairy or not)0 -
I see from your diet you eat fish. I would eat more cold water higher fat choices- fresh salmon comes to mind.
Saturated fats get a bad rap. I believe (others will disagree) that you need some saturated fats- (bacon, steak, whole milk, etc). Do you eat bacon, sausage or ham? If you don't eat red meats and avoid the lactose in milk, add a little butter to your food. Great taste and it will give you the small amount of saturated fat I believe you need.
The mono saturated fats (olive oil) are easy- just add olive oil to your tuna salad.
Good luck. I wish I had this problem.0 -
I love salmon so I'll definitely add that. I've been eating 0% fage yoghurts so obviously I'll now increase to the full fat version. I'm not really that big on cheese or dairy so that's not an option for me.
I can eat more eggs - I enjoy eggs! I do eat red meats but quite rarely. I love steak so obviously happy to have more of that. I don't really enjoy bacon or hams/salami's that much.
I don't like butter but I will have to try all these oils I'm being suggested - thanks for those suggestions!
Thanks so far everyone0 -
Olive oil isn't for frying --- put a tablespoon into soups, onto salads.
Coconut oil in herb tea.
Thick cream on your fruit.0
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