Good Healthy -fat foods

Medical experts have consistently warn that foods that contain ex­cess fat are generally not good for the body. However, there are exceptions.
Below are some fatty foods, medical experts say, are healthy for the body.

Fish
Naturally fatty fish like salm­on, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, and albacore tuna are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These are “good” fats that help keep your heart healthy. They may also help keep your brain sharp, especially as you get older. The American Heart Association suggests eating two servings of fatty fish a week.
Eat it on your sandwich, or serve it up in guacamole. Tasty avocado is good for your heart and may help with osteoarthri­tis symptoms.
When you eat avocado with other foods, it helps your body better absorb their nutrients. Half a medium avocado is one serving and about 115-160 cal­ories.
Seeds
Little pumpkin seeds, sun­flower seeds, and sesame seeds pack a big punch. They have “good” fats that can lower cho­lesterol. In general, fats that come from plants are healthier than those from animal products. “Bad” fats are in foods like fatty cuts of meat, full-fat dairy prod­ucts, and some packaged foods. Check food labels to see how much fat, and what type, you’re getting. Limit saturated fats and avoid trans fats.
Nuts
From hazelnuts to pecans, all nuts are good for your heart. Walnuts, especially, deliv­er heart-healthy fats. But don’t overdo it. Just because the fats are healthy doesn’t mean you can eat as much as you want. A serving is 1 ounce. That’s about 14 walnut halves, 24 almonds, 35 peanuts, 18 cashews, or 15 pecan halves.
Olive oil
Whether you are cooking or dressing your salad, try olive oil. It’s high in good fat. Remem­ber, though: It’s always smart to watch how much fat -- even good fat -- you eat. So cook with less oil than a recipe calls for. Or use an olive oil spray. In baking, you can use applesauce for half the oil to cut back on some fat and shave calories.
Vegetables
Dark green vegetables like spinach, kale, and Brussels sprouts offer some omega 3s. Because our bodies can’t make these good fats, you have to get them from food. Aim for 2-3 cups of vegetables every day. In­clude fish in your diet, too, since fish have a different kind of ome­ga-3 fat that you need. Plants only offer a fraction of the ome­ga-3s that fish do.
Eggs
Eggs are a great source of inex­pensive protein, and a large egg has less than 5 grams of fat, most from healthy fats. Some eggs are also enriched with extra ome­ga-3s.
Ground Flaxseed
As part of a healthy diet, good-for-you fats can help make your skin look great -- plumper and younger. They also add fiber and can help ease inflamma­tion. Get good fats by sprinkling a teaspoon of ground flaxseed on your salad or your cereal, or use it when you’re baking.
Beans
Adding beans to your diet can be good for you mentally and physically. Beans have omega 3s, which may help with mood.
Omega-3-Fortified Foods
There are also many foods that have added omega-3s to make them healthier. You can find enriched milk and eggs, bread, and breakfast bars, for example. Check product labels to make sure. Also, you may get more health benefits by getting ome­ga-3s through fortified products than from a supplement.