[1] the term often refers specifically to triglycerides (triple esters of glycerol), that are the main components of vegetable oils and of fatty tissue in animals This article looks at the sources and types of fat, their effects on the body, and how much to add to the diet. [2] or, even more narrowly, to triglycerides that are.
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The fats in your food don’t automatically turn into body fat (adipose tissue)
Your body only stores fat if you take in more calories from protein, carbs or fats than your body needs to burn for energy.
A fat is any substance of plant or animal origin that is nonvolatile, insoluble in water, and oily or greasy to the touch Together with oils, fats comprise one of the three principal classes of foodstuffs, the others being proteins and carbohydrates. Unsaturated fats, which are liquid at room temperature, are considered beneficial fats because they can improve blood cholesterol levels, ease inflammation, Not all fat is created equal
Find out which type of fat to choose — and which to avoid — for good health. When it comes to health, not all fats are equal
