Healthy Fat

Higher-fat foods will leave you more satiated, but all fat is not created equal. Saturated fat is packed with “bad” LDL cholesterol. But the unsaturated fat in avocados, nuts, olives, dark chocolate, and flaxseed oil can lower LDL levels and keep weight-regulating hormones in balance. Omega-3 fatty acids aid in regulating blood sugar, a major factor in waist thickening. Watch portion sizes, and try these snacks: a quarter of an avocado spread on tomato slices, a handful of almonds, a half-cup of pistachios, a few olives, or a square of dark chocolate (nice!).