Healthy fats to feed your kids [news]
We have been led to believe that fat is bad for us. In some cases (trans fats) it is, but the right fats play an integral role in our health. The short answer is that there are “bad fats” and there are “good fats.” I’m not going to go into great detail about “bad fats” but instead focus on which fats are healthful and a good choice to feed to our growing children.
Nuts, seeds and avocados are whole foods that provide healthful fat in delicious snack-size shapes. I use, and highly recommend, the following five healthy oils: