You need fat to lose fat...

I think we all feel like fat is the enemy. We are trying to lose fat, so it would only make sense that, that means reducing fat in our diet, and that is true, but it's not about eliminating fat. Fat is essential to weight loss, you just need to eat the right kinds.

Will eating fat make me fat??

Not if you eat the right kind of fats. Fat is an energy source, just as carbs and protein are. But fats also preform important functions in the body. They are used to make up cell membranes, such as those that encase muscle cels. the essential chemical fats - omega 3's, and omega 6's- are used in the body to make critical chemical messengers known as prostaglandins. These are important for joint and muclse recovery, as well as numerous other important functions. Now we know that omega-3 fats also activate genes that encourage fat burning and blunt fat storage! You need about 20-30% of your total daily calories to come from fat. (Taken from: Muscles & Fitness Hers 360)

**Nuts Avocados, and canola and olive oil are high in Monounsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats have also been found to help in weight loss, particularly of body fat.** (Taken from: Muscles & Fitness Hers 360)

15 best fat burning foods:

Walnuts

Ginger

Oatmeal

Avocado

Salmon

Soybean (Edamame)

Water

Flaxseeds

Grapefruit

Honey

Peanut Butter

Eggs

Chili Pepper Flakes

Broccoli

Olive oil