🥑 What are Fats?
Fats are an essential nutrient that provide energy, support cell growth, and promote the absorption of certain vitamins. They are found in foods such as avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fatty fish.
⚠️ Myth vs. Fact
- Myth: Fat makes you fat
Fact: Healthy fats support metabolism and weight management. - Myth: All fats are bad
Fact: Unsaturated fats are good for heart and brain health. - Myth: You don't need fats if you want to lose weight
Fact: Healthy fats promote satiety.
💪 Function of Fats
- Provide energy and support metabolism
- Protect organs and aid in cell repair
- Necessary for absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K
🚫 Risks of Deficiency
- Fatigue and lack of energy
- Dry skin and hair loss
- Hormonal imbalance and concentration problems
A proper balance between saturated and unsaturated fats is the key to a healthy body.