Will fat make you fat?

Chances are you have been told to stay away from animal fats if you are trying to lose weight

Things like butter, cheese and eggs are often villainized when it comes to weight loss diets and protocols 

I mean it makes sense – 

Eating fat makes you fat, does it not!?

Well, no, not really.

Let me explain.

The common conception is as follows:

Protein makes you strong

Carbs give you energy 

Fat makes you fat

Pretty straightforward, no?

Unfortunately, things aren’t that simple...

Let’s start with protein 

Protein makes you strong, 

No one is denying that.

Protein plays a major role in immune health, cellular repair and hormonal function 

But that’s a shiur for another time so we’ll leave it out.

That leaves us with carbs and fats

Both carbs and fats are energy sources for the human body

When the body has too much of either it stores the excess as fat

Too many carbs = fat

Too much fat = fat

If the supply exceeds the demand there will be weight gain regardless of the type of ‘energy’ consumed.

Ironically fat is the most stable source of energy in the human body,

It’s easier to lose weight eating predominantly fat and protein than carbs and protein.

That’s why ketogenic diets are such an effective weight loss intervention.

It’s not the fat in it of itself that will make you fat 

But rather what’s eaten in combination that will determine the outcome.

What's your view on animal fats?

Are they healthy? or are they harmful?