8. Full-Fat Dairy
If you have turned vegetarian or skipped eating meats in your diet, you need an alternative source for saturated fat. You can enjoy consuming full-fat dairy products like cheese, full-fat yogurt or half-and-half mixed with coffee. With dairy fats, you reduce the risk of coronary and heart disease and stroke. Dairy is filled with micronutrients like potassium and vitamin D, which are important for insulin sensitivity, blood pressure and optimal heart health.
9. Coconut Butter
Another great source of plant-based fat is coconut butter. It is a blend of coconut oil and puree of coconut meat. It contains the nutrients typical in coconut oil like medium-chain triglycerides that are antimicrobial and protects the digestive system from growth of harmful bacteria. It smooth texture is ideal as topping on toast, blending with oatmeal or as toppings for oatmeal muffins.
