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Get ready to indulge guilt-free on National Healthy Fats Day - we've got all the delicious and nutritious recipes you need to celebrate!
Get ready to celebrate National Healthy Fats Day on March 21 by indulging in some delicious and nutritious foods! This day was created to educate people about the importance of incorporating healthy fats into their diets. Contrary to popular belief, not all fats are bad for you – in fact, certain types of fats can actually improve heart health and aid in weight management. From avocados to nuts to olive oil, there are plenty of tasty options to choose from when it comes to healthy fats. So why not take this day as an opportunity to try out some new recipes and nourish your body with these beneficial fats?
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fear of Fats</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1950s, fats were demonized due to flawed scientific studies, leading to the low-fat diet craze and an increase in sugar consumption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Reconsideration of Fats</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 1980s, research started to show that not all fats were bad and that some fats were beneficial to our health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Low-Carb Diets</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Atkins diet, promoting high-fat, low-carb eating for weight loss, reached its peak popularity in 2003, feeding into a reconsideration of healthy fats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Surge of Ketogenic Diet</div><div class='timeline-text'>The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb diet aimed at inducing ketosis for weight loss, gained major popularity starting around 2013, emphasizing the role of healthy fats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>FDA Trans Fat Ban</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2015, the FDA announced a ban on artificial trans fats, known for their negative health effects, further highlighting the importance of healthy fats in our diet.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Healthy Fats Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Healthy Fats Day was celebrated on March 21, 2018, to promote the education and understanding of the benefits of incorporating healthy fats into our diet.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new healthy fat source</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself to try a new healthy fat source, such as avocado, nuts, or olive oil. Experiment with incorporating these healthy fats into your meals for the day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a cooking demo or workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for local cooking demos or workshops that focus on incorporating healthy fats into your diet. This is a great way to learn new recipes and techniques for cooking with healthy fats.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a hike or outdoor activity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get active and celebrate National Healthy Fats Day by going on a hike or other outdoor activity. This is a great way to burn some calories and enjoy the benefits of incorporating healthy fats into your diet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a healthy fats potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and have a healthy fats potluck party! Everyone can bring a dish that incorporates healthy fats and you can all enjoy trying out new recipes together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a healthy fats recipe swap</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reach out to friends and family and ask them to share their favorite healthy fats recipes. Then, swap recipes and try out each other's dishes for National Healthy Fats Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Healthy fats are essential for our bodies</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Contrary to popular belief, healthy fats are actually necessary for our bodies to function properly. They help with hormone production, maintain healthy skin and hair, and aid in nutrient absorption. National Healthy Fats Day is a great reminder to incorporate these important nutrients into our diets.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Helps dispel the myth that all fats are bad</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's a common misconception that all fats are bad for us, but there are actually different types of fats - some of which are beneficial to our health. By celebrating National Healthy Fats Day, we can bring awareness to this fact and promote a better understanding of healthy eating habits.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages a balanced diet</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Healthy Fats Day highlights the importance of including all food groups in our diets. Instead of demonizing any particular type of fat or food, the holiday encourages a balanced and well-rounded approach to eating. Plus, healthy fats can make food taste even better - so it's a win-win situation!</p></div></div>
National Healthy Fats Day is celebrated on March 21 every year. In 2024 National Healthy Fats Day will occur on a Thursday.
2023
Mar 21
Tuesday
2024
Mar 21
Thursday
2025
Mar 21
Friday
2026
Mar 21
Saturday
2027
Mar 21
Sunday
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