When it comes to dietary fat, not all sources of fat are created equal, and contrary to what you may have been told in the past, it’s been scientifically proven that the fat we eat doesn’t always create the fat on our bodies.
No single food or type of fat can make or break your health, your overall diet and lifestyle have a much larger impact.
There really isn't any such thing as a "good" or "bad" food or fat, but we do know that some types of fat (unsaturated fats) can provide health benefits and support your fitness and health goals, while other types of fat (trans fats) may impact your cholesterol, weight, and increase your risk of chronic disease like heart disease (1).
We have to eat fat, it’s essential to our health, and plays a role in bodily functions such as hormone production and energy storage, while also keeping us insulated and protecting our internal organs.