Need suggestions for adding fat

[pstansel]

I'm really struggling to reach the fat levels that are recommended. I tend to dip below 60% a lot, and I'd like to be more like 70%. The reality is that I can't seem to work in much in the way of fats. I don't much like salad dressing, I add olive oil to veggies whenever possible but that's not a ton. I use butter when I cook but even then I can't stand tons of it So what the heck can I do? I eat skin on the chicken when it's there, I love bacon, but man... I have GOT to find ways to get more fat in. Any suggestions?

[Lyssie]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

have some cream cheese, or whipped cream?

[momtomany1]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

I have no problem with throwing a little sausage in many things. There are so many varieties available, I just had a little bowl of steam cauli and broccoli and added sup up bratwurst to it. Mayo is good and verstile too.

[steady as she goes]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

coconut oil. just eat a teaspoon of it at the start of your meals that are lacking fat. it's not bad, and even LESS bad if you have it with a piece of meat or something that's already somewhat fatty.

[pstansel]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

Interesting... never would have thought of that! Do you get the Extra Virgin coconut oil? I'll have to look around and see if I can find it locally or if I need to order it online.

[Lyssie]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

It's in some upper end groceries, or if you have an Asian market around.

[momtomany1]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

make some deviled eggs, and have one as an appetizer. Between the egg itself and the mayo you will be in good shape!

[pstansel]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

Hate mayo But I did find some EVCO at GNC, so I'll give that a try.

[Carb Addict]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

I struggled with adding fat to my eating when I first started. Every other diet I had tried said to get away from FAT. But, fat is crucial to the Atkins equation. Lately I have been adding avocado when I eat meat. I take a medium and add lime juice to it and have a modified quacamoli. Yummy! Keep at it!

[ValidRouge]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

Paul, look for roasted walnut oil. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff! It's awesome as a salad dressing, or to cook veggies in. La Tourangelle: Walnut Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Sesame Oil, Olive Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Canola Oil, White Truffle Oil, Black Truffle Oil, Pecan Oil, Pistachio Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Trio of Oils

It has the added benefit of being an Omega 3!! WOOHOO

[momtomany1]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

I am super picky about oils, even when not Atkins'ing. I use grapeseed oil for things I want to add no flavor to, and toasted sesame oil to things I don't mind the added flavor. Olive oil for salads.

[steady as she goes]

Re: Need suggestions for adding fat

Interesting... never would have thought of that! Do you get the Extra Virgin coconut oil? I'll have to look around and see if I can find it locally or if I need to order it online.

it has to be organic and cold pressed! not only does it do its job better, it tastes lovely!