5 good fat foods to include in your diet for weight loss - Cut belly fat and get a lean body with these foods

Food items like coconut, peanut butter and more contain good fats in them that not only aid weight loss but also improve heart health, regulate blood sugar, and lower bad cholesterol.

5 good fat foods to include in your diet for weight loss - Cut belly fat and get a lean body with these foods  |  Photo Credit: Getty Images

New Delhi: It is about time that the myth that all fats can lead to a weight gain and thus should be avoided when you are trying to lose weight be busted and facts faced. There are certain good fats that you, in fact, need to include in your diet to facilitate and aid weight loss.
Many celebrities like the Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli, includes good fats in his diet that help him manage weight and also provide strength to his body. The right kind of fats improve your metabolism, provide nutrients required by the body, and also protect against heart diseases. Here are 5 good fats rich food items you should include in your diet to facilitate your weight loss

Coconut

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Coconut can be a great snack to munch on while working or watching a movie and contains good fats. A study published in Lipids found that coconut oil can actually reduce abdominal fat and help in getting the flat belly you have been dreaming of.

Avocados

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If you think about healthy fats, avocados are the first to come to your mind and they should, because they top that list anyway. Avocados are rich and creamy and are filled with mono-saturated fats that help you feel fuller for longer, thus helping you in managing your weight and diet.

Dark chocolate

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Everyone's favourite healthy food – the dark chocolate is a wonderful diet item to include in your diet to manage your weight loss. Dark chocolates contain the highest percentage of pure cocoa butter, which has a saturated fat called stearic acid in it. Stearic acid can slow down digestion and therefore keeps you from feeling hungry too often and binging on unhealthy food.

Peanut butter

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peanut butter includes 50g of fat in about 100 g of the food item and is still considered a diet food for weight loss. This is because the fats in peanut butter are good fats, make you feel fuller, and reduce appetite. Now you know why the sandwich has been so popular!

Eggs

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Many people suggest that you should only include egg whites in your diet if you are trying to lose weight but those people may be wrong. Turns out, whole eggs, including the yolk can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body which helps to keep your heart healthy and also helps in weight management.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.