The term “fat-free” has become a synonym for weight loss and successful dieting. Dieticians, scientists and clever product marketing have warned the population of the dangers of fat for decades.
Saturated fat was hailed the silent killer, sneakily hidden in that delicious chocolate bar you had for lunch and once eaten, clogging the arteries and pushing you a tip further towards a heart attack.
But is fat really your enemy and so incredibly evil?
Truth is, bad fat is fattening. It contains more than twice as much energy – kilojoules – than either protein or carbohydrates.
However, good fats or unsaturated fats are actually very healthy and help unclog blood vessels blocked by cholesterol. Unsaturated fats include the mono-unsaturates found in olive oil, canola, and avocados, and two types of polyunsaturated fats: omega-6 (including safflower and sunflower oils) and omega-3 (found in fish, some plants such as spinach, nuts and seeds).
Bottom line, cutting back on animal fats and processed foods, as well as eating the healthy kind of fats could greatly improve your fat.
