Fats

Often misunderstood, fats are viewed as the enemy of diet plans around the world. This is far from the truth. Fats are a necessary macronutrient and are the most dense source of energy the three macronutrients the body can ingest.

Due to the varying levels of complexities, the body must work harder at breaking down the more complex saturated fats. It is highly recommended that the majority of fats ingested are of the polyunsaturated variety. Too much saturated fat in one's diet has been known to increase cholesterol levels which can lead to a variety of health issues.

A list of fat articles:

Brown Fat: A Look at Brown Adipose Tissue

This particular kind of fat is used to generate heat within the body rather than store calories like traditional white fat. Learn additional benefits of brown fat and how you can give your body an edge on utilizing more of this tissue.

Fat in the Diet

Fat is essential for the human body to function properly but should be consumed in moderation.

Low Fat Diet / Food Plan

Eating foods that are low in fat is a great way to improves one's health and is a great first step in controlling one's weight.

Visceral Fat: What it is and How to Lose it

This type of fat is known more commonly as "belly fat" and it surrounds your organs in the stomach area. Excess amounts of visceral fat are the cause of the stomach to protruding outward.

What is Fat?

The most dense of the three macronutrients, fats are energy rich and consist of both the good and bad variety.