Saturated and Unsaturated Fat Right we’re back on ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats again, as it’s a topic that still causes a lot of discourse. Even the academics can’t find a consensus they all agree on, so how are you supposed to know what to include in your diet? Let’s start with a quick refresher. We...

We’ve talked before about essential fatty acids which we must get from our diet, as our bodies can’t synthesise them. Omega 3 (or n-3) are polyunsaturated fatty acids. The main types are ALA (alpha linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). A great source of omega 3 is oily fish (such as salmon,...

Fats Well after covering how much protein you need (more than most people get, but probably not at much as the gym bros have!), do you need carbs (technically no, but you *should* eat them), now the spotlight is on dietary fat. There are certain Essential Fats that we must get from our diet, as...

It seems to have changed from all fat is bad, to good fats v bad fats. When you see this (usually in sensationalised headlines) it’s referring to saturated fat or monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. However it’s not, as so often in nutrition, quite so black and white. A lot of historical research lumps trans fat...