Fat has been both hero and villain in our society. Recently, we have begun to accept fat as a vital nutrient for optimal health.
The bad news here is that there is still a lot of confusion about how to optimize fat intakes.
So here is how to optimize your fat intake:
1. Measure your intake: Since fat has twice the calories compared to other macronutrients, it makes sense to have some type of measuring system even if it’s not exact. You see, if you gain weight your muscles will absorb less and less of what you eat.
2. Have no more than 1 gram of fish oil: This is all you need for the health benefits, do not have more. You see, if you have too much fish oil you run the risk of damaging your heart. Unfortunately, many health experts are recommending 20-30 grams of intake.
3. Stay away from trans fats: Now this is very tricky because companies have come up with clever ways to hide trans fats in their products. So make sure you read the nutrition facts for everything you buy. And if you see the phrases “partially hydrogenated” or “vegetable shortening” make sure you go with a different product.
4. Have plant saturated fat: Keep in mind that plant saturated fat is different than animal saturated fat. And this difference makes plant saturated fat very healthy for you. I prefer coconut since it goes will with so many different dishes.
5. Get all types of fat: There are many types of fat that are structurally different. And the key to optimal health is to get some fat from each group. Just make sure you reduce your intake of omega 6 fats since most people are eating too much from this group.
6. Stay away from heated fats: Even healthy fats can become very unhealthy when they are heat treated. For example, an omega 6 oil can become rancid if it’s used to deep fry a particular food. So even if the food and fat are healthy, the high heat makes things unhealthy.
Fat is critical for maximum health and fitness. Even more important, it’s critical for proper development of the human brain. So optimize you intake of fat today, don’t wait!
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