A FAT LOT OF GOOD
It may get a bad rap, but we shouldn’t ignore the important role fat plays in our diet: it’s a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), is a source of energy, and it provides essential fatty acids that the body can’t make itself.
Certain types of fat may play a role in increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity, but these are the saturated fats found in processed meats, ice cream and lard; and trans fats, found in some margarines and processed biscuits.
However, other fats are exceptionally nutritious, contributing to a healthy heart and immune system, and
