I’ve been talking a lot about protein lately, but today I’m shifting gears a bit and focusing on fats. Specifically saturated fats. Saturated fats are found in tropical oils (e.g. palm and coconut oils) and animal foods like beef, pork, and full-fat dairy products. These are the types of fats that raise the LDL cholesterol in your blood (AKA the “bad” type of cholesterol that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke). So if LDL cholesterol is something you’re looking to lower…

Is Saturated Fat “Bad” for Your Health? What is saturated fat? Why do people think it’s bad? And is it really harmful to your health? Get evidence-based answers here: https://bit.ly/3Y31JFM

Polyunsaturated fats include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and these must be in a good ratio for optimal health.

Saturated fats vs unsaturated fats is a very controversial topic! Come see what 4 researchers have found, so you know which foods to avoid.

A guide to navigating fats in your diet - they myths, the realities, the good and the bad. Ultimately they're part of a healthy diet!

On the Zone Diet you need to balance your plate with three macro nutrients; protein, carbohydrates and fat. However, not any fat will do. Here is a detailed breakdown of all fats; the good fats vs the not so good fats.