The "Skinny" on Healthy Fats
Season 3, Ep. 6 of The UFFDA! Podcast comes from a regular listener's request! She mentioned that we've talked A LOT about protein and some about carbs, but we haven't really mentioned a lot about healthy fats. So, we thought it's time to change that and help all our listeners and the world get up-to-date on all things healthy fats!
Introduction to the Episode - 0:51 --> Catch up Emily and Jordan as they dive into another nutrition topic that promises to deliver a surprising fresh take!
The Science of Healthy Fats - 3:02 --> Our culture has created a negative relationship with healthy fats by labeling people "fat". We literally call people a macronutrient. That's created a stigma against healthy fats, and we think it's time to set the bar straight and how healthy fats protect, function, and furnish the body.
Types of Healhty Fats & Their Benefits - 9:31 --> There are several typs of fat that we can consume, but three are known on the health spectrum. Tune in to find out more about these typs of fats and how it pertains to your health.
How People Butcher High-Fat Diets - 11:24 --> High-fat diets (like keto) are still very popular in our society. However, most people butcher these diets because of the types of fats that are being consumed. Find out why!
Using Fat as Energy - 16:41 --> Fat can be used as a great slow-burn energy source. Jump to this point in the episode to learn more how that happens and how to create a body/metabolism that creats for fat-buring potential.
Consuming the Appropriate Amount of Fats - 22:15 --> Fat consumption is about portion control, variety, and balance. Some people thrive off higher-fat diets, some off of lower-fat diets, but fat should be consumed nonetheless. We talk about how to create the appropriate portions and base it off of male and female bodies along with discussing minimum fat consumption amounts.
Final Words on Healthy Fats - 30:30 --> Touching on habits and environmental habits to help you consume more healthy fats.
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