The Importance of Fat: Is It Good or Bad?

21.10.2018 - Perigee.se

Every day you need 15-30 grams of fat in order to ensure a good absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, which are vital for the body. These vitamins must be dissolved in fats during digestion. Essential fats provide the vital, so-called essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic (omega 3) and Linoleic (omega 6). These two fatty acids can’t be manufactured by the body itself; we have to get them from food.

So the key to weight loss is not avoiding fat, but being aware of the difference between good and bad fat. Good fat is the kind that we need to survive, while bad fat (saturated or trans fat) keeps you from losing weight while also hurting your heart health. Sugar cravings, blemished or dry skin and a sensitive gut, are all typical symptoms that indicate that you’re not getting enough essential fatty acids.

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