You need Fat to get Thin!

Along with Protein, Fats are essential to life. 

Being the most potent source of energy available, fats include essential fatty acids (omega-3), nutrients that humans require that cannot be produced by the body and must be sourced through external sources.

There are three types of fats: Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats and Trans Fats.

Saturated Fats:

Typically from animal sources and are less healthy, commonly called 'bad fats' they are solid at room temperature, e.g. butter or bacon fat. 

Unsaturated Fats:

Usually from plant sources and are good for you, typically know as 'good fats' - they are liquid at room temperature. e.g. Olive Oil Is a great source of unsaturated fats.

Trans Fats:

Are artificially created from unsaturated fats, like canola oil. They are partially hydrogenated to make them solid at room temperature. e.g. margarine

 Trans fats are a dangerous type of fat that you should avoid, they clog arteries and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Many processed food contain trans fats but this information is not  normally shown on the nutrition label. Instead look for shortening, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil, if the lable shows any of these try to avoid them.

Many manufactures are working to reduce or eliminate the use of trans fats in products.

Its important to remember that natural fats are essential nutrients, which you need in order to sustain life.

Eating good fats in proper amounts will not make you fat!

Fats actually slow down the absorption of food and helps to stabilize blood sugar levels which is the key to weight loss. Good fats also reduces hunger cravings!

A healthy diet will consist of moderate amount of calories mainly from unsaturated fats. your remaining fat intake will consist of saturated fats naturally occurring in your animal source proteins. Avoid Trans Fats!

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