YES and NO. The correct answer to this question is dependent on what kind of fat we’re talking about. Certain fats are in fact important for so quite a few important bodily functions, but the wrong type of fat can lead us down an unhealthy path to weight gain and a long list of diseases.

Fat to Prevent:

Hydrogenated Oils

You’ve most likely already heard in the media or just about anyplace that hydrogenated oils are detrimental to your health so to stay away from them at all costs. But what precisely are they?

If you’re like most you probably want to look good. In today’s society looking good for men is different than for women. The ideal man is muscular while the ideal woman is skinny. Every day the social media, TV, magazines, and movies, parade these ideals before us as the sign of true beauty. In truth, an ideal body is a strong healthy body and that ideal is different for each one of us. So whether you are a man or a woman, this is what you should be striving for.

The fact is being too thin and having little muscle strength can lead to health problems. Your risk of anemia and bone loss may increase, as well as a chance of developing irregularities of your heart.