Good Fat

Did you know cutting fat from your diet can actually be bad for you? 

There are so many misconceptions about good fat and bad fat. How much fat should we eat, and which kinds, are the subject of plenty of debate. Fat comes in three basic categories – saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated.

Saturated fat has a terrible reputation, however, it’s not as bad as everyone thinks it is. It’s kind of neutral. Recent studies have shown that saturated fat consumption had exactly zero correlation with coronary heart disease, stroke and healthy cell membranes.

While no one is saying you should eat lard out of a jar, we’ve probably been way too overzealous in removing every bit of saturated fat from our diet. The trick is to consume healthy saturated fat from real, whole-food sources such as eggs and coconut.

Other healthy fats include sardines, fish oil supplements, yogurt, avocado, flax seed, and organic butter. Remember, non-fat foods are actually stripped of nutrients and usually loaded with sugar.

So go ahead, eat some good-for-you fat today.

Disclaimer: This information is not meant to diagnose or fix any specific medical concern. It is meant to offer insight about potential health issues and risks, and to encourage you to research ways to become healthier. These statements have not been reviewed by a medical professional. Please check with your health care provider(s) prior to making any change that could potentially interact with medications or health conditions.