During the low-fat craze, many of us stopped eating some of our favorite foods because we were afraid of becoming overweight and sick. Unfortunately, many people ended up eating more sugar, refined carbs, and processed foods instead. As a result, they became overweight and sick nonetheless.
In the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services removed the limit on total fat consumption in the American diet. This is because, in their own words, eating more foods rich in healthful fats like nuts, vegetable oils, and fish have protective effects, particularly for cardiovascular disease. They also protect against inflammation, help you absorb a host of nutrients, and make you feel full so you eat less. Not to mention that they taste good, too.
