Weiss R, Bremer AA, Lustig RH
doi: 10.31491/apt.2020.03.014
Focus on unsaturated fats from whole food sources: Avocado (half an avocado provides fiber, potassium, and healthy monounsaturated fats) Olive oil (use for cooking and dressings, but moderate portions) Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, in small handfuls) Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel (omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation) A handful of nuts daily, roughly one ounce, provides healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein in a compact package
The anti-catabolic effects reduce protein breakdown while the anabolic effects support new protein synthesis
It also offers cardiovascular benefits in patients with existing heart conditions