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How many times have you been told to limit your fat intake because having a diet high in fat will ultimately make you fat? Then they flip the script on you and tell you to lower your carbohydrates and increase your fats. THEN they say too much fat will negatively affect your cholesterol and blood lipids. It\u2019s a constant back-and-forth battle. So, what the heck are you supposed to do? Well, you should eat fat to lose fat.<\/p>\n
Are you confused yet? Good, my job here is done. See you in the next article. Just kidding\u2026 let\u2019s discuss why you should eat fat to lose fat.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. It is recommended that you speak with your doctor before making any changes to your nutrition.<\/em><\/p>\n Wrong. Well, kind of. Our body needs fat to help with everyday processes that protein and carbohydrates cannot. These include cognition, vitamin and mineral absorption, nerve protection, cell membrane formation, and hormone production.<\/p>\n When we cut out fat from our diet, many can experience symptoms such as brain fog and a lack of energy. Both of these will negatively affect your productivity at work and in the gym \u2014 not a good thing. Additionally, we also need some body fat, especially around our organs, to act as a cushion and added protection.<\/p>\n We have bad fat, good fat, and \u201cmiddle of the road\u201d fat. Bad fat is trans fat, and it should be avoided. The \u201cmiddle of the road\u201d fat is saturated fats. And the good fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.<\/p>\n What are some of the benefits associated with consuming healthy fats?<\/strong><\/p>\n When we consume unhealthy fat like trans fat, we can run into issues with changing blood lipids, increasing body fat storage, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, and increasing blood pressure, among other health risks (such as cancer).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nIf You Eat Fat Will It Make You Fat?<\/h2>\n
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