MMA Diet 101: Fats

In this week's edition of MMA Diet 101, check out the best source of healthy fats and the reasons why it is important.

Due to intense training sessions, fighters burn calories rapidly and are having a hard time taking in enough amount of it. Therefore, healthy fats should make up a bountiful portion of a fighter’s diet. Good fats are best source to replenish the body with loss calories, while acquiring many anti-inflammatory, anti-depression and other health benefits for the brain and heart.

Almonds, walnuts, coconut milk, extra virgin olive oil, fish oil and flax-seed are some of the best source of healthy fats. On the other hand, animal fats – like those coming from milk or meat – have their own place in a balanced diet. It can help increase testosterone and balance nerve functioning that can fuel recovery, but animals store toxins in their fat deposits. That’s why it is a safer bet to make the fat sources aforementioned to be a fighter’s foundation.