However, the truth is that not all fats are harmful to the body. In fact, unsaturated fats, better known as good fats, are really important for all of us.
Here's a list of all the good kind of fats that should be a part of your daily diet. And yes, cheese and ghee are part of the list too!
1. Full-Fat Milk
Some of the fatty acids in full-fat milk actually help regulate weight. Also, since Vitamin D is fat-soluble, you need good fats to assimilate adequate amounts of it in your body.
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2. Eggs
Eggs are highly-fulfilling and tend to make you eat fewer calories, in turn helping you lose weight. They also raise HDL (the good cholesterol) amount in your body and are an extremely efficient source of protein.
3. Full-Fat Yoghurt
Besides offering digestive health benefits, yogurt's got power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium and can also get you flat abs, even-out the skin and fight blemishes.
4. Dark Chocolate
Consuming 70 percent or more cocoa content is excellent for the heart and can help in lowering blood pressure.
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5. White Butter
Rich in fat-soluble vitamins, this helps burn excess weight, clears out the gastrointestinal track and reduces the risk of metabolic diseases.
6. Olive Oil
It helps lower your risk for heart diseases, cancer, and diabetes. It also has the ability to slow down the aging process.
7. Fish
Famous for giving the body Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain function, fish are a great source of protein and also work at improving the quality of your skin and hair.
8. Soybeans
Soybeans are one of the few beans that are not only rich in protein but also a good source of essential fatty acids.
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9. Cheese
People who regularly eat cheese have a lower risk of high LDL cholesterol and heart diseases. Cheese is also full of good nutrients like phosphorous, protein and calcium.
10. Ghee
A powerful anti-oxidant, ghee is lactose and casein free and can burn other fats in the system, helping you lose weight. It also mobilizes the joints in your body!