As the weather cools down, our bodies crave warmth and nourishment more than ever. While many people turn to comfort foods to stay full and satisfied, it’s also a great time to focus on fueling your body with the right kind of nutrients—particularly heart-healthy fats. These essential fats play a crucial role in maintaining overall health, supporting your energy levels, and keeping your heart in top shape, especially when the temperature drops.
What Are Heart-Healthy Fats?
Heart-healthy fats are the types of fats that support cardiovascular health by lowering bad cholesterol levels, reducing inflammation, and improving overall heart function. These include monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, which are found in foods like avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish. They’re often referred to as “good fats” because they help regulate cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even support brain health.
In the winter, our bodies need a bit more support to stay energized and fight off the chill. Heart-healthy fats provide a steady source of long-lasting energy that keeps you feeling satisfied longer, making them the perfect addition to your winter diet.
Why Avocado Oil?
At Koia, we’re always looking for ways to elevate our products with better, cleaner ingredients. That’s why we’ve incorporated avocado oil into our shakes—starting with our kids' line and now extending it to our Elite Shakes. Avocado oil is packed with monounsaturated fats, the heart-healthy fats that help reduce bad cholesterol and promote a healthy heart.
Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Focus on Heart-Healthy Fats
During the colder months, our bodies naturally tend to burn more energy to maintain warmth. As a result, it’s even more important to provide your body with a consistent and reliable energy source. Heart-healthy fats like those in avocado oil can help your body function at its best, providing you with steady energy throughout the day.
Additionally, heart-healthy fats have anti-inflammatory properties, which are especially important in winter when seasonal changes can affect our immune system. These fats help support your body’s ability to ward off sickness, reduce joint pain, and keep inflammation in check.
How to Add Heart-Healthy Fats to Your Winter Diet
If you’re looking to boost your intake of heart-healthy fats this winter, there are plenty of delicious ways to do it. Start with Koia’s Elite Shakes, which now include avocado oil as a key ingredient. These shakes provide the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and clean ingredients to keep you feeling full and energized—without the heaviness of traditional winter comfort foods.
Other ways to incorporate heart-healthy fats into your diet this winter include:
• Adding sliced avocado to your salads, toast, or soups.
• Using olive oil or avocado oil as a base for cooking or drizzling over roasted veggies.
• Snacking on a handful of nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.
• Including fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, or sardines in your meals.
By choosing foods rich in heart-healthy fats, you’ll support your body’s needs, stay energized through the winter months, and feel good knowing you’re making heart-conscious choices.