When it comes to dietary fat, what matters most is the type of fat you eat. Contrary to past advice to eat a low-fat diet – which unfortunately contributed to overconsumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates – newer research suggests that certain types of fat are beneficial and necessary for health. But although we’ve theoretically left the low-fat era behind, it appears that many Americans have yet to fully shake off the shackles of fat phobia. en it comes to dietary fat, what matters most is the type of fat you eat. Contrary to past advice to eat a low-fat diet – which unfortunately contributed to overconsumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates – newer research suggests that certain types of fat are beneficial and necessary for health. But although we’ve theoretically left the low-fat era behind, it appears that many Americans have yet to fully shake off the shackles of fat phobia.
The details can get dizzying at the level of nutrients, but there’s no need to deal with all of that,” he said. “Instead, focus on a diet in which minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds and water for thirst predominate – and you can’t go too far wrong. Such a diet is rich in healthful fats, but low in harmful fats.