Welcome to the final week of our macronutrients deep dive! In this episode, we're turning our attention to fats. Fats often get a bad reputation, but they are an essential component of a healthy diet and play a crucial role in our bodies.Join me as I pull back the curtain on the different types of fats and their impact on our health.
We'll explore the distinction between saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats, and discuss how they interact with our cholesterol levels, heart health, and overall well-being. I'd also like to clear the air of some common misconceptions about fats, such as the belief that all fats should be avoided.
BONUS: Make sure you listen until the end of the episode for valuable insights on using MyFitnessPal to its maximum potential as a tool to help you make informed choices about your nutrition.
In today’s episode, we cover:
[00:00:01] Intro and what in for you in today's episode
[00:05:31] A quick reminder of what macronutrients are
[00:05:54] What dietary fats are, and their caloric value
[00:07:58] Fat misinformation and demonization in our diet culture
[00:13:24] The four major types of fat and how they affect our health
[00:32:39] Dietary fats and their impact on our body fats
[00:35:06] What happens when you have too much or too little fats in your diet
[00:38:57] Eating the amount of healthier fats that make you feel your best
[00:41:40] Quick tips on logging your fats on the fitness app
[00:48:13] Why you need a Dexa and in-body scan for your body composition and metabolism
[00:56:26] Reflecting on the macros to know what your body is naturally drawn to
[00:55:54] Wrap up and end of the show
Notable Quotes
“Fat-free dairy products just mean that they increase the sugar and other chemicals to stabilize the dairy, which in reality is the fats' job. [08:34]
“Not all oils are the same; always opt for extra virgin when you can.” [16:05]“Saturated fats play an essential structural role in the body, especially the structure of cell membrane, and many of them are found in animal foods” [20:13]
“Polyunsaturated poly double bonds make them susceptible to oxidative damage when exposed to light, heat or oxygen, and once they get oxidized, they become inflammatory and toxic to the body.” [28:38]
”Eating fatty fish, egg yolk and moderate amounts of whole nuts and seeds is perfectly fine, but using polyunsaturated fats rich oils to cook with may lead to increased inflammatory risk.” [28:10]
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