Well, this is FALSE if you are eating the right fats. Fats are used as an energy source and are used in many important body components and functions such as:
- chemical messengers which are formed from essential omega-3 and omega 6 fats.
- joint and muscle health and recovery
- activation of genes that help with fat burning (omega-3 fats)
- formation of cell membranes
Good fats are:
- Naturally occurring saturated fat found in coconut oil: It has some surprising health benefits, such as:
- Improving heart health
- Helping the thyroid gland
- Increasing your metabolism.
- Helping with weight loss.
- Improving immune function and
- Polyunsaturated fats lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Fish oils such as krill oil and seafood like salmon (omega-3) as well as safflower and sunflower oil are examples.
- Monounsaturated fats: They lower total bad cholesterol (LDL) while increasing good cholesterol (HDL). They are found in , walnuts, avocados, almonds, olive and canola oil and have been found to help in weight loss.
- Reference: Dr. Mercola's News letter
- Nutrition 101 M&F Hers' Ultimate guide to eating right by Jim Stoppani, PhD, Karla Dial and Allan Donnelly, Muscle and Fitness Hers' July/August 2011
