Eat fat, get thin – huh? What am I talking about? Yes, the “eat fat, get thin” idea is not new, but some things have changed since its original introduction to the world.

Thanks to a number of studies, most diet gurus and nutritional experts advise against not eating enough fat. There is some evidence that very low-fat diets are actually not good for your heart health. What is wrong with low-fat diets? A lot, but in this case, they can lower your levels of what is knows as “good” cholesterol (HDL).

Both monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are not only good for an overall health, they are also important for heart health and your waistline. When you hear people say “eat fat, get thin” this is what they mean. They are not talking about bacon fat – they are talking about eating fat that comes from avocado, canola, olive, and fish oils.

The Eat Fat, Get Thin formula So, how much fat should you eat to get thin? First of all, you should know that 1 gram of fat contains 9 calories and calories do matter. You cannot consume an unlimited amount of calories and still lose weight.

Second, when it comes to weight loss, nobody can tell you how much fat you should eat. It is safe to say that your diet should contain about 30 percent calories coming from a variety of fats I have mentioned above, but it is important to eat a balanced diet that in addition to healthy fats contains a wide variety of veggies, fruits and proteins.