Good Fats

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Good Fats vs Bad Fats


Today I take you on little venture into the world of good fats.  So, what is a good fat you may ask?  A good fat is called a monounsaturated fat.  As you can see in the chart below there are some very tasty good fats listed there, along with some of the bad fats.

What does a good fat do for you?  Why do they call it a good fat?  It is called a good fat because these fats help inhibit and fight  disease.

A few of the diseases it help’s inhibit of fight are:
Diabetes
Depression
Dementia
Alzheimer's

Cancer
Stroke
Joint Pain
Heart Disease
Lower triglycerides
Reduce bad cholesterol levels
        and
Helps you to lose weight

Pretty good list isn't 




Spicy Avocado Chicken


Ingredients:
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Stir 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; rub evenly into the chicken breasts.

  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken in the heated oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. Stir the onion, lime juice, and avocado together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon over the chicken breasts to serve.

Per Serving: 296 calories; 17.8 8 26.8 69 646







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