Don’t Fear These Fats

January 17, 2014

Don’t Fear These Fats

This might shock you, but fat is not the enemy. Here's how to find it in its healthiest forms.

With the New Year underway, many of us are struggling to develop new dietary habits, while others are just hoping to shed that lingering holiday weight. Either way, healthy eating habits mean different things to different people, and unfortunately some guys are of the mistaken belief that one of the best ways to maintain a healthy diet is by removing as much fat as possible. The truth is that your body needs fat. It's just a matter of consuming the right kinds of fat. To help you separate the good from the bad, we've compiled a list of the best fats and where to find them. If you're looking for ways to keep your cholesterol in check, monounsaturated fats are your ticket. Why? Studies suggest they have the ability to not only lower your bad cholesterol (LDL), but they can also increase your good cholesterol (HDL) levels. More >