#8 - Get the Real Skinny on Fat

A growing body of research suggests that Americans need to get over their love/hate relationship with fat, and develop a much more sophisticated understanding of what fats are good for you, how much is appropriate, and what fats to avoid. Apparently, it's not as simple as saying "all fats are bad".  Indeed, that is absolutely not the case.  In fact, fat... good fat... is a must have nutrient that is vital for optimal health and vitality.

Not only is fat essential to life and human, it can actually help to burn calories, trim your waistline and YES, lower your cholesterol levels!

So why the bad rap? 

Check out today's show to get the real skinny on fats!