The Importance of Good Fats

Your body runs on fats, but choosing the wrong kind can wreck your system.

We're told to fear fats, but good ones are crucial. Think of it this

way: "bad" saturated fats are straight molecules that pack together and clog things up,

like solid butter. "Good" unsaturated fats have a bend, keeping them liquid and flowing,

like olive oil. While carbs are your body's quick fuel for energy, these good fats

are your long-term storage. They build your cell membranes and are even the starting

block for essential hormones. So, you're literally built from the fats

and sugars you eat.