Are all fats harmful?
The answer is a resounding no. The reason that fats have a bad reputation is because certain fats (saturated) are the leading cause of heart disease. But this does not mean that all fats are bad.
So what are the good fats?
Two types of: Saturated Fat and Unsaturated Fats
There is also a third category of “hybrid”, Trans fats or hydrogenated fats. Found mainly in butters and margarines, these fats are particularly unhealthy.
Saturated fats
Saturated fats come mostly from animal sources (meat, cheese, eggs, dairy). These fats are not essential to health, in fact, consumed in excess can be difficult to break down, causing weight gain, and may cause a reduction in the thickness of the arteries (causing heart problems). (more…)
