It seems like fat can never catch a break. Either we’re being told we should avoid it entirely, as was the case in the low-fat ’80s and ’90s. Or, more recently, that we should eat up certain types generously—as long as we’re choosing options like beef tallow and butter over the much-villified seed oils , even though they really aren’t bringing anything very nutritious to the table.
The reality is that we definitely do need fat. It contributes to a whole host of important body functions, from helping us store energy and absorb nutrients to protecting our organs. But exactly how much we benefit from it depends on two main factors: quantity and…
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