One of the big myths in this society is that fat makes you fat. The truth is too much of any nutrient can make you fat. In fact, there are some essential fatty acids that are the building blocks for specific hormones that control how much body fat you can gain or lose. Your body needs unsaturated fats to create these hormones! People who start consuming 20 percent to 30 percent of their calories from monounsaturated fat can actually burn more body fat than if they consumed a lesser fat percentage!
Monounsaturated fat is excellent for the immune system, cells and many bodily functions. A small amount of monounsaturated fat such as olive oil, natural peanut butter, unsalted almonds, avocados or Flax oil will help keep you full until your next meal. Saturated fats, on the other hand, can lead to heart disease and increased body fat. Sources of saturated fat are bacon, fried food, butter, etc.
