Does eating fat make you fat?

Many people believe if they eat fats then they will get fat. This is just not true. Many physicians emphasize the importance of omega-3 fats. These help the brain depends to fight depression. In order to lose weight you much eat fat. The question is how much and what kind?

 Many think that all fats are created equal. There are natural healthy fats and non-healthy fats. The worst fats are all those that are unnatural such as Trans-saturated fats and Saturated fats. Trans-saturated fats have been linked with cancer. Also eating too much omega 3’s, like most Americans causes inflammation, depression, disease, and obesity.

Monosaturated and Polyunsaturated fats are good for you. They lower your cholesterol and risk for heart disease. They come from fish, like salmon, halibut, tilapia, and mahi-mahi to name a few. Healthy fats also come from nuts, seeds, and oils of many plants, avocados, olives, and canola. Healthy fats aid in our digestion. Your body can’t run properly without fat. However making sure you get the right kinds of fats is the key.

 You should make sure to read labels of foods too. Just because something says “low-fat” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for you. Many times these types of foods will have added sugar, refined carbohydrates, and excess calories.  Where you carry your fat matters the most. Abdominal fat has greatest risks as opposed to your hips or thighs. A lot of belly fat stored deep down surrounding the abdominal organs and liver is closely linked to insulin resistance and diabetes.

Daily healthy intake should be about 18-25%

Examples of Healthy fats (not complete list):

Raw Almonds

Avocados

Cashews

Cold-water fish

Flaxseed

Hazelnut oil

Nut butters

Olive oil

Pecan

Safflower oil

Sunflower seeds

Walnuts