FAT is a running issue
Dietary fat can make a massive difference not only to your overall health, but also to your running performance
The public reputation of fat as a macronutrient has thankfully improved in recent years. There is however, still some uncertainly about its benefits, the right amounts to consume and the best sources. This is why we’ve put together a detailed guide to help you understand not only why fat is essential for optimal health, but how it can boost your running performance.
The first thing to note about dietary fat is that not all sources are created equal. There are several different types; they come from different sources and provide a variety of benefits, so for optimal health it’s important to ensure you consume a variety of fatty foods. It’s also crucial to understand there’s one source of fat that offers no health benefits: in fact it does more harm than good and therefore should be only consumed in small amounts and less often.
The different types of fat
• Saturated fat is solid at room temperature and is the type of fat that’s found in red meat, full-fat dairy products, palm and coconut oil.
• Unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature and is split into two further categories: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat.
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