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Episode 18: Fats provide 9 calories (energy) per gram, making them the greatest output for energy (they are the cleanest form). Fats are essential for growth and cell function. Fats aid in the maintaining of the body's core temperature. Fats help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as A, E, D, K. Fats also aid your body in absorbing nutrients and producing important hormones. Liquid at room temperature = oil Solid at room temperature = fat Fats are categorized as Saturated or Unsaturated. Saturated fats have gotten a bad rap just like carbs. Once again, it becomes a controversial topic. In my opinion, I feel it is the trans fats you need to do away with, not the saturated. Also, no fat and cutting out a valuable macronutrient cannot be a good idea! Especially since fat is essential to the body’s functions. Examples of saturated fat are whole eggs, butter, lard, coconut oil. Unsaturated fat are then subdivided into monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. An example of monounsaturated fats are primarily our oils. Polyunsaturated fats are then divided into two more subcategories: Omega 3 and Omega 6. Polyunsaturated fat sources for omega 3 are EPA/DHA and come from seafood sources, such as salmon. These are the fats you may want to include more of in your diet! Some Omega 6 sources come from avocadoes, nuts, oils. We tend to get plenty of omega 6 being that they are the most common and abundant fat sources. Fats that you want to avoid: anything with trans fats (margarine, processed oils like vegetable, soy, corn), fried foods, certain pastries. Be sure to read the labels! Think of it like this: all of the fat that is so amazing for your body exists in nature as is -- non-processed and energy rich! Fats that make you sluggish and don't contribute to your heart health are processed and man-made. If you do buy oils that have gone through processing, keep in mind cold-pressed and organic are best (e.g., coconut oil). Say Hi on Social Media! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elevatefitnessma/ Insta https://www.instagram.com/elevate_fitness_ma/ Website www.elevatefitnessma.com Bypass the overwhelm that comes when trying to lean out and live a healthy lifestyle without all the confusion! If you are trying to lean out, you know how overwhelming and frustrating it can be with all of the information and fads out there! That's why I have created this free mini-course to teach you the three most important steps you need to take so that you can lean out and live a healthy lifestyle without all the confusion! Consider this your step-by-step guide! The three most important steps you need to take so that you can lean out and live a healthy lifestyle without all the confusion! Head over to the link in our bio or click the link below and join this free course! https://elevate-fitness-martial-arts.teachable.com/p/the-3-most-important-steps-you-need-to-take-so-that-you-can-lean-out-and-live-a-healthy-lifestyle