How Much Fat Should I Eat?
How much fat should I eat? Have you ever asked that question? What about this one, how much fat should I eat (even the good kind) and how much fat is too much? Here is what you need to know about your fat consumption:
The USDA estimates that you should take in 20 to 35 percent of your total calories from fat. If you eat 1,800 calories a day, that works out to between 360 and 630 calories from fat (or 40 to 70 fat grams).
More important than the amount of fat you eat is the type. Trans fats are the worst for your heart and overall health, while consuming close to but not more than 35 percent of your calories from healthier fats such as those found in olive oil, nuts and fish may actually improve your odds against disease.
People who follow a Mediterranean diet, which is chock-full of healthy fat, have low rates of heart disease and long life expectancies. Plus, fat is satiating, so it can stave off hunger and help you eat less overall. [via]
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