Healthy Fats That Are Keto-Approved

Lean, Grass-Fed Meats

Believed to be a high-fat food and often overlooked for a preference for chicken and turkey, beef and pork are actually not as high in unhealthy fats as many may think, especially if an individual chooses grass-fed, lean cuts of beef or pork. On average, a lean cut of steak contains only five grams of fat and less than two grams of saturated fat per three-ounce serving, and not to mention, lean beef is a fantastic source of proteins, iron, and zinc, all incredibly healthy nutrients the body needs, especially for women. One three-ounce portion of grass-fed, lean beef contains a staggering twenty-five grams of muscle-building protein, three times more iron than one cup of spinach, and a third of one’s daily zinc needs to support a healthy immune system. Lean cuts of pork that are grass-fed, such as pork tenderloin, is also a healthy source of good fat when consumed in moderation. Bacon is a staple in the ketogenic diet and is considered healthy when it comes from grass-fed pork and in it’s fatty, natural state without added preservatives like nitrates or sodium.

Red meat, in particular, provides our bodies with healthy fats, but eating grass-fed meat products is where the distinction lies. A study in the Nutrition Journal discovered that grass-fed meats contain stearic acid, omega-3 fatty acid, and conjugated linoleic acid or CLA, which helps to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases as well, as grass-fed is naturally leaner and healthier than corn-fed meat, as it does not contain added hormones or steroids.

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