Food For Your Well-Being – Fats Matter

Food for Your Well-Being (FFYWB) is a nutrition and wellness education series from Bon Appétit Management Company that supports your well-being, whether you’re working or learning onsite or at home. Read the tips, watch the videos, and try the recipes for all FFYWB topics.

FATS MATTER

Fats provide essential nutrients, enhance flavor, and increase satiety — but not all fats are created equal. Learn which fats to keep and which to ditch for a healthy heart.

Help your body get the most out of the fats you eat:

• Fats are important. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Eating healthy plant-based fats can help reduce the risk of heart disease — as long as you also limit those found in processed foods and derived from land animal sources.
• Aim for these fats from (mostly) plants. Nuts, seeds, avocados, and olives (and all the oils derived from them), along with fatty fish, support short and long-term health.
• Plant fats are beneficial to your health. From a healthy heart to bright skin and a powerful brain, plant fats add much more than just calories to your plate.
• Keep an eye on the calories. Just because it’s plant-based fat doesn’t mean you should go nuts with the nuts, for example. Use fat strategically to add flavor and texture to your meals while sticking to your calorie goals.

Try the hummus (a healthy fat) at BRB Cafe today!