{"id":10,"date":"2020-12-23T10:08:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T10:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ketodietchoice.com\/?p=10"},"modified":"2022-02-04T19:20:29","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T19:20:29","slug":"the-best-and-worst-fats-to-consume-on-keto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ketodietchoice.com\/the-best-and-worst-fats-to-consume-on-keto\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best and Worst Fats to Consume on Keto"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re no doubt aware that a Ketogenic diet is primarily made up of high-fat foods. In fact, fat typically accounts for upwards of 65% of calories on Keto.<\/p>\n

As a\u00a0Keto beginner, it\u2019s easy to assume that fat is fat, and as long as a food is low-carb, you’re good to go. But this isn’t necessarily the case…<\/p>\n

You see, not all fats are created equally. In fact, the type of fats you choose could make or break your Keto diet…<\/p>\n

Today we\u2019ll help clear things up, exploring some of the best fats for Keto, and ones to avoid or limit for optimum results.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n

What Are the Best Fats for Keto?<\/h2>\n

Fat is an\u00a0essential macronutrient\u00a0used as a fuel source in numerous bodily processes, including building cell membranes, absorbing vitamins and minerals, and more.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to remember that eating dietary fat doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019ll gain body fat.<\/p>\n

In fact, studies suggest that low-carb, high-fat diets may result in\u00a0greater<\/em>\u00a0long-term weight loss when compared to conventional high-carb, low-fat diets [*<\/a>]\n

When you’re looking to consume healthy, Keto-friendly fats, there are three main types to consider:<\/p>\n

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  1. Saturated fats<\/li>\n
  2. Monounsaturated fats<\/li>\n
  3. Polyunsaturated fats<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Healthy Saturated Fats for Keto<\/h2>\n

    Saturated fat gets a bad rap. Early animal studies lead to the widespread belief that saturated fats are harmful, and this gave rise to the low-fat craze in the \u201970s and \u201980s.<\/p>\n

    However, the good news is that a more recent, in-depth meta-analysis found no link between dietary saturated fat intake and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes<\/p>\n

    In fact, it seems there may be some benefits to moderate saturated fat consumption:<\/p>\n