Butter vs Ghee (& beyond): which cooking fat is better?

Not all cooking fats are created equal, but there’s also no need to fear fat. In this blog, I break down butter, ghee, beef tallow, duck fat, lard, plant-based butters including margarine and seed oils - and I share how I personally choose between them.

My approach? Prioritize WHOLE-FOOD FAT SOURCES (nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, etc.) and use cooking fats intentionally, in reasonable amounts. My favorite cooking fats are extra-virgin olive oil and ghee, and avocado oil for higher heat cooking - but ultimately its important to go for higher-quality, a little variety and balance.

Just remember, don’t fall for the idea that swapping seed oils for tallow automatically makes the food healthier.

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Healthy Fats for Optimal Hormonal & Gut Health

Fat is not something to fear; its part of a well-balanced diet, especially for women, as long as you’re eating the right kind of fats. In this blog, I’m breaking down why healthy fats matter for hormones, gut health, digestion and overall well-being, plus i emphasize the quality sources i love and use every day. Remember - not all fats are equal, so quality really matters!

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Healthy Fats 101: The bad, the good, and the best

Fat is necessary for your health, and a great long-lasting FUEL. (Of course, how much you need varies person by person).

Healthy fats can help with weight loss, reduce the risk of heart disease and decrease inflammation (as long as you’re eating the right ones!). They’re also necessary for absorption of many nutrients (you’ve probably heard of fat-soluble vitamins which means we need fat in our meals to absorb these vitamins), and they’re essential for your brain, balanced hormones, healthy skin/hair, reducing stress, and so much more.

If you eat more healthy fats - and cut out unhealthy carbs - you can burn more fat, have less cravings, boost your brain, age better and have less inflammation!

But like most everything, there are good options, bad options, and amazing options. READ MORE to learn which healthy fats I recommend and why.

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