Gone are the days when fat was considered to be practically a poison. Thankfully, we’ve learned a lot since then—fat is in fact an essential nutrient that we need for many reasons, including energy, cell structure, and absorbing the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. The tricky thing about dietary fats, though, is that some are healthier than others.
Fats that are liquid at room temperature are called unsaturated fats, and they help build cell membranes, protect nerves, and reduce “bad” (LDL) cholesterol and
