Let’s Break It Down: Why All Fat Isn’t the Enemy

For years, we’ve been told to fear fat. Low-fat this, fat-free that—as if cutting out fat completely was the key to better health. But here’s the truth: your body needs fat. In fact, healthy fats are absolutely essential to your energy, hormone production, brain function, and even your weight loss journey.

At EWYN Weight Loss Studios - Stratford, we’re all about education—and that starts with busting the myth that fat is bad.

Why Your Body Needs Fat

Fats do much more than just add flavor to your food:

• Support cell growth and repair

• Fuel your body with long-lasting energy

• Help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)

• Produce essential hormones

• Protect your organs and insulate your body

• The Key is Choosing the Right Fats

Not all fats are created equal. There’s a big difference between the fats that help your body thrive and those that work against it.

Healthy Fats (Eat These!)

• Avocados

• Olive oil and avocado oil

• Nuts and seeds (like almonds, walnuts, flaxseed)

• Natural peanut and almond butter

• Coconut oil 

• Unhealthy Fats (Limit These)

• Trans fats (found in many processed and packaged foods)

• Highly processed vegetable oils (like soybean and corn oil in fried foods)

• Excess saturated fats from low-quality animal products

• Fat and Weight Loss—Yes, It Can Help!

Here’s the surprising part: healthy fats can actually support fat loss. They help regulate hunger, curb cravings, and keep you feeling full longer—making it easier to stick to balanced eating habits. When your body gets the fats it needs, you avoid the extreme highs and lows that can lead to emotional eating or binge cycles.

Balance is the Goal

You don’t need to fear fat. You just need to understand how to use it to fuel your body in the right way. When you learn to include healthy fats as part of a balanced nutrition plan, your body and your brain thank you.

📞 Want help finding the right balance for your body? Call 519-305-3996 or DM us on Facebook to book your free consultation today.

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