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Good Fats
Oils:               (cold-pressed) olive, macadamia, sesame, almonds, avocado and walnuts

Nuts:              Macadamia, brazil, walnuts, pecans, hazelnut, almonds, cashew and pine (preferably unsalted).

Seeds:             Sunflower, sesame, pumpkin.

Dairy:            Fresh pure cream, fresh sour cream, butter, ghee, traditional cheese, whole
unadulterated milk.


Meats:           organic lamb, beef, wild meats, organic free range chicken, fish, particularly: cold water fish (salmon and tuna)  (Grilled is better than fried or additional sources)

Other Sources:            Eggs, avocado, coconuts and foods containing these fats: home made breads, cookies, pastries (obviously be careful not to over indulge!!!)
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How much good fat does the human body need?

Polyunsaturated Fat (e.g., sunflower oil): The RDA = 9-15 grams per day (about 1 tblspoon)
Monusaturated Fat (e.g., olive oil). The RDA = 1.5-3 grams per day (1 teaspoon)