🥑 Macronutrients 101 – FATS! 🍳 (Part 3) Fats have been demonized for years—but they are essential for your body to function properly! ❌🚫 Cutting them out completely is NOT the answer. 🔹 Why do we need fats? ✅ Hormonal health – They play a huge role in estrogen & testosterone production. ✅ Brain function – Your brain is 60% fat—so no, low-fat diets won’t make you smarter! 🤓 ✅ Cell function & recovery – Every single cell in your body needs fat to function properly. ✅ Vitamin absorption – Vitamins A, D, E & K are all fat-soluble, meaning they need fats to be absorbed. 🔹 Best sources of healthy fats? 🥑 Avocados 🌰 Nuts & seeds 🐟 Oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines) 🫒 Olive oil 🍳 Egg yolks Yes, fats are higher in calories (9kcal per gram vs. 4kcal for carbs/protein), but they are also more satiating and play a key role in balancing your hormones, metabolism & overall health. Instead of fearing fats, focus on quality and portion control—and ditch the “low-fat” marketing gimm...