Dietary fat has had a big PR problem. Some people fear it while others embrace it. But fat is not good or evil. It’s just another significant part of a balanced diet. The key to understanding fat is to know which fat should be favored and which ones need to be more aware of.
This guide gathers expert-supported insight and MyFitnessPal tools to help you navigate the fat world with confidence.
Guide to fat: types, benefits and how much you need
Fat in our food is long feared. You can remember the 90s as snack shelves were lined with fat -free and low -fat cookies, cakes and more. Today we know that dietary fat – both saturated and unsaturated – has a place in a balanced diet. To clean up the confusion, we dive in all fat in this piece. From what types are to what types you need (and how much), we’ve got you covered in this article.
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Is extra virgin olive oil really a health food?
Extra-virgin olive oil has long had a reputation as a health-promoting food. With its supposed health benefits and anti -inflammatory properties, it is often recommended as a nourishing diet staples. In fact, extra-virgin olive oil is an important part of the Mediterranean Department, which the US News & World Report has ranked as the healthiest diet for years. But is extra-virgin olive oil really as beneficial to health as believed?
Is vegetable oil bad for your health?
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Other tools for success
- Tracker Tip: Log your meals in MyFitnessPal to track your fat intake and balance healthy fats while limiting saturated fat. Seeing your daily breakdown helps you make smarter choices.
- Interactive tool:Use MyFitnessPal’s free macrosis to find the right fat, carb and protein balance for your health goals.
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