We've been pretty much programmed to think that fat is bad. I mean, how long have "low fat" foods and the "low fat" diet been around? Much longer than low carb foods and the low carb diet, that's for sure. If you asked the average person on the street if fat was bad for them, they would probably say yes. It's just common sense, right?

In a way, the idea that fat is bad for you is about 50% true. The only problem is, it's also 50% false.

See, there are different types of fats; trans fat, saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. Some are bad, yes... but some are actually good for you. That may go against everything you've ever thought, but it's true. Some have actual health benefits. In the simplest way I can explain it, they break down like this:

Trans fat = bad

Saturated fat = bad

Polyunsaturated fat = good

Monounsaturated fat = good

Pretty scientific, isn't it? Ok ok, I'll explain each one.

I'll divide them up into 2 categories. I'll bet you $20.00 that you can guess what the categories are going to be...

Bad Fat vs Good Fat

First we'll start with the bad. This would include saturated fat and trans fat. To learn what foods are high in these types of bad fats, why they are considered bad, and why you should avoid them, go here: trans fat and saturated fat

Now on to the good fats. To learn why polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat is good for you, why you should purposely include some in your diet, and what foods contain these good fats, go here: polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat

Reading about both will give you a very good idea of what types of foods you should avoid eating, and what types of foods you should add to your diet. Knowing this information will not only help you as far as your weight and workout goals are concerned, but eating the right types of fat and not eating the wrong ones will also have a long term positive effect on your health in general.

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